Clothes Tell Stories

1. An ‘ethnic’ souvenir for a WWI nurse: (Telling stories with clothes); ... immediate sign of recognition. Women’s costumes, in particular, were differentiated not only by place of origin, but also by marital and family status (single, engaged, married, mother, widow, etc.). ...
2. Stories: (Uncategorised); ... has an immediate appeal in museums. Clothes so easily illustrate many kinds of stories because, when correctly used, they bring an extremely personal, engaging aspect to our history. Costume Committee ...
3. Nurses' Uniforms: (Telling stories with clothes); ... identities. Whether military, official, religious or occupational, uniforms immediately identify the role of the wearer, conveying authority, virtue, expertise, obedience or responsibility. Uniforms can ...
4. Clothes Tell Stories: (Uncategorised); ... has an immediate appeal in museums. Clothes so easily illustrate many kinds of stories because, when correctly used, they bring an extremely personal, engaging aspect to our history. Costume Committee ...
5. Storing Costume: (Working with clothes); ... changes immediately, while electronic systems can, and do, break down without warning. health and safety rules: remember there are special health and safety rules for working on ladders, lifting heavy ...
6. Guidelines: (Working with clothes); ... and immediately on receipt, inspect for pests (and treat), and remove superficial dust. Handle as little as possible. Objects intended for preservation must not be worn. Immediately on receipt, ...
7. Costume Idioms: (Telling stories with clothes); ... at the drop of a hat, you'd do it immediately. Belt and braces (UK) Someone who wears belt and braces is very cautious and takes no risks. Belt and suspenders ...
8. Take a Closer Look at Costume: (Working with clothes); ... clothing construction and pattern, 1750 - 1790 (Williamsburg, Va: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, in assoc. with Quite Specific Media Group, New York 1999) Linda Baumgarten, What clothes reveal: the ...
9. 1962 Dress Memories: (Telling stories with clothes); ... Tarrant, UK For others individual preferences were key factors in choice. "1962 immediately conjures up skimpy-round-the-hem brown (to go with my brown hair, & a good imitation of sacking) ...
10. Social and Digital Media: (Displaying clothes); Spreading the word through social media Alexandra Kim ICOM Costume Committee board member Facebook, Twitter, blogs and other social media are great ways of opening up the stories ...