Clothes Tell Stories

1. Documentation: (Working with clothes); ... (See Pattern-taking) Describe the main construction of the garment, and then note any particular details. (See Reconstructions) Describe the position and type of any alterations and repairs, and if ...
2. Pattern-Taking: (Working with clothes); ... and an example of how to take a pattern. Why take patterns How to get started A step-by-step guideline on pattern-taking Further source of information Why take patterns ...
3. Reconstructions: (Displaying clothes); ... Taking a pattern (linkto article on pattern-taking) is time-consuming and specialized work. However, when a pattern has been made, it reveals so much information about the object that it becomes part of ...
4. Transporting Costume: (Displaying clothes); ... photography, handled for conservation or exhibition, turned inside out for analyses or pattern-taking, or packed for out going loans. Luckily, they are not at great risk of breaking to pieces like a glass ...
5. Handling Clothes: (Working with clothes); ... for exhibition and photography pattern taking (see also Pattern-taking) exhibition of costume helpful sources of information A mental walk through Before handling costume, mentally ...
6. Guidelines: (Working with clothes); ... Photography, pattern-taking, drawings, and written descriptions are all good methods of documentation. Photography is often done by professionals with more or less experience in museum work; costume ...
7. Take a Closer Look at Costume: (Working with clothes); Documentation – makes clothes talk* Pernilla Rasmussen Dr ph Textile Studies University of Lund, ICOM Costume Committee member Britta Hammar retired Senior Curator Kulturen Lund, ICOM Costume ...