SPEAKER: Angela Burnley, owner of Williamsburg, Virginia, historic textile business Burnley & Trowbridge Company
TEEN/ADULT: In the 21st century, we are surrounded by virtual and printed advertisement speaking to the latest fashion. In the 18th century, it was much the same with local papers carrying short, or in some cases, long and elaborate ads of the latest fashion offerings, many of them textiles. As our modern self reads and understands the names and descriptive of various textiles, so did the18th century consumer. Step back with us into the 18th century as we explore through primary sources the many textile offerings being imported to America, and to be Sold on Reasonable Terms.
Angela Burnley is owner of Burnley & Trowbridge Company, a historic textile business based in Williamsburg, Virginia. She holds a degree in interior design from the University of Cincinnati, and practiced her discipline, as well as taught at the New York Institute of Technology, prior to co-founding Burnley & Trowbridge. Her independent research focuses on the many textile offerings of the 18th century which has led her to various collections here and abroad.
This event is free, but preregistration is encouraged.
TIME: 12 pm
FREE