Symposium on Historical Dress | Well Suited: The Work of the Tailor (1640 - 1840)

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Thu, 05 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm

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Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia | Williamsburg, VA

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The 2026 Symposium on Historical Dress will look at new research and discoveries in historical clothing and accessories, exploring the stories of objects, their makers, and those who wore them, as well as the processes each step along the way. This symposium will examine the tailor’s trade, including its history, people, processes and products in the broad Atlantic World during the early modern era.
IN PERSON REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 16, 2026
VIRTUAL ONLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 7, 2026
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