Antiques Forum Public Session: Fashioning Belief and Commitment
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August 7–9, 2026, HNOC’s 2026 New Orleans Antiques Forum will explore the intersection of the spiritual and material worlds, a rich landscape of antiques shaped by belief, devotion, and spiritual practice across cultures. This year, we are excited to invite the general public to a free session on the first day of the forum. If you’ve been curious about the forum or simply love the decorative arts, this session is for you!
Fashioning Belief and Commitment
From baptism to burial and every milestone in between, some of life’s most meaningful moments are marked by what we wear. The LSU Textile and Costume Museum (TCM) includes a remarkable collection of nearly 10,000 artifacts, from prehistoric textile fragments to contemporary fashion.
In this talk, TCM Curator Michael E. Mamp, PhD, will highlight selections from the collection—including christening gowns, a liturgical vestment, and wedding dresses—to explore how clothing expresses faith, love, identity, and tradition. Rich visuals and stories of each object’s journey will reveal the often-surprising histories and deep personal meanings stitched into every garment.
Admission for this session is free and open to the public and registration is not required. Learn more: https://hnoc.org/events/fashioning-belief-and-commitment
Explore other sessions at the 2026 Antiques Forum: https://hnoc.org/events/antiques-forum-2026
Fashioning Belief and Commitment
From baptism to burial and every milestone in between, some of life’s most meaningful moments are marked by what we wear. The LSU Textile and Costume Museum (TCM) includes a remarkable collection of nearly 10,000 artifacts, from prehistoric textile fragments to contemporary fashion.
In this talk, TCM Curator Michael E. Mamp, PhD, will highlight selections from the collection—including christening gowns, a liturgical vestment, and wedding dresses—to explore how clothing expresses faith, love, identity, and tradition. Rich visuals and stories of each object’s journey will reveal the often-surprising histories and deep personal meanings stitched into every garment.
Admission for this session is free and open to the public and registration is not required. Learn more: https://hnoc.org/events/fashioning-belief-and-commitment
Explore other sessions at the 2026 Antiques Forum: https://hnoc.org/events/antiques-forum-2026
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Where is it happening?
Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St,New Orleans,LA,United States
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Host or PublisherThe Historic New Orleans Collection
