Textile History
My love of textiles extends not only to craft, but also to their history. I am fascinated about what textiles, and the skills and experiences of people who work with them, can tell us about the human experience.
Dress History
Dress history is my first love. I have academic training and many years of experience in historical costuming and living history interpretation. These skills, combined with my training in material culture and close looking, give me a unique perspective on historical textile crafts and make me particularly adept at “reading” extant garments.
While my original interest in dress history focused on the late eighteenth century, more recently I have concentrated on early 20th century dress and textile production.
I offer living history presentations focused on female textile workers in the 1910s and 20s. Interested in booking a presentation? Email me
Textile Scholarship
My MA research, conducted while studying in the Winterthur Program for American Material Culture, focused on water powered fulling mills in the mid-Atlantic.
As part of my research, I conducted experiments in finishing woolen flannel with the help of the Marshfield School of Weaving and Justin Squizzero of The Burroughs Garret.
