Iowa Files: Behind the Bustle

Schedule

Sun Jan 17 2027 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-06:00
Location

West Des Moines Public Library | West Des Moines, IA

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Join professional textile conservator Nickole Swensen (Heritage Textile Conservation) for a discussion of the history and realities of the extensive, structured layers of Victorian women's undergarments and the complex process of getting dressed.
All Iowa Files programs are free and open to the public. Presentations are live-streamed on the WDMHS YouTube channel and recorded, and can be found on the channel. Thanks to our sponsors, The West Des Moines Public Library, West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation, Polk County & Bravo Greater Des Moines.
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West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy,West Des Moines,IA,United States

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