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SUMMARY:Book Event: Gilded Age Fashion by Dr. Elizabeth L. Block
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with our friends at Charter Books\, join us for an event with author Dr. Elizabeth Block as she shares the details and stories that bring garments to life\, revealing the personal narratives and politics that shape American clothing. \nThe evening will begin with an unveiling of a new rotation of fashion objects from Doris Duke’s wardrobe on view in our special exhibition Fashioning Resiliency: Doris Duke’s Legacy of Conservation\, followed by an illustrative talk by Dr. Elizabeth Block. Dr. Block will be on hand after the talk to sign and personalize copies of her book. \nDoors open at 5:00 PM for viewing of Fashioning Resiliency and the talk begins at 5:30 PM. \n$15 general admission; FREE for Newport County Residents. Please register here in advance. \nAbout Gilded Age Fashion: \nTransport yourself to the Gilded Age. Discover its most influential fashions with this in-depth look at fifty gowns created by the late 19th-century founders of couture. The book highlights a selection from renowned museum collections. \nAuthor Elizabeth Block details the social etiquette and customs that guided the sartorial choices of the fabulously wealthy. Each sumptuous gown featured tells a story about its creator and the woman who wore it\, and the opulent balls\, opera nights\, charity benefits\, and society weddings she might have attended. Three illustrated sections are organized by the times of day when the finest quality clothing was worn\, from an afternoon dress by Emile Pingat to a custom-made silk ball gown by Charles Frederick Worth. \n  \nAbout Elizabeth L. Block:\nElizabeth L. Block\, an art historian\, is a Senior Editor in the Publications and Editorial Department at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Dr. Block earned her PhD in art history at The Graduate Center\, City University of New York. She also holds an MA in American Studies from Columbia University\, and a BA in English and Art History from The George Washington University. She is also the author of Beyond Vanity: The History and Power of Hairdressing\, and Dressing Up: The Women Who Influenced French Fashion. Her articles appear in American Art\, Town & Country\, and Slate. \nAbout our partner\, Charter Books:\nFounded in 2020\, Charter Books is a Newport-based business whose mission is to cultivate community and a robust local culture through a broad selection of books\, programming\, and the free exchange of ideas. We’re committed to exceptional customer service and the values of inclusion\, diversity\, and independence.
URL:https://www.newportrestoration.org/event/book-event-gilded-age-fashion-by-dr-elizabeth-l-block/
LOCATION:Rough Point Museum\, 680 Bellevue Avenue\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:Fashioning Doris Duke: Inside the Fashion Collection at Rough Point
DESCRIPTION:Step inside Doris Duke’s closets on this guided tour that explores the legacy of Doris Duke’s through the collection of 2\,000+ items she left in her closets and our caretaking of this unique collection to preserve it for the future. \nThis tour will also include collection storage and Fashioning Resiliency\, on view in the Doris Duke Fashion Gallery. \nKnow before you go: While most of this tour is accessible by wheelchair\, this tour includes spaces that are not currently wheelchair accessible. \nTickets are limited! Reserve yours here \nPresented as part of Keeping History Above Water 10th Anniversary celebrations. Learn more here \nAbout Telling Stories: Guided Tours:\nTelling Stories: Guided Tours at NRF goes deeper into the legacy of Doris Duke through the exploration of her life—including how her work preserving\, restoring\, and sharing Newport’s cultural heritage impacts us today. Each tour takes a closer look at the people behind the places and collections we care for.
URL:https://www.newportrestoration.org/event/fashioning-doris-duke-inside-the-fashion-collection-at-rough-point-5/
LOCATION:Rough Point Museum\, 680 Bellevue Avenue\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States
CATEGORIES:KEEPING HISTORY ABOVE WATER,Telling Stories: Guided Tours
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SUMMARY:Fashioning Doris Duke: Inside the Fashion Collection with Jill Palese
DESCRIPTION:Join contemporary fashion designer Jill Palese on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Fashioning Resiliency: Doris Duke’s Legacy of Conservation. Learn about the process of merging design\, invention\, and activism to create work that exposes the hidden costs of clothing and invites audiences to imagine a more sustainable future. \nKnow before you go: While most of this tour is accessible by wheelchair\, this tour includes spaces that are not currently wheelchair accessible. \nTickets are limited! Reserve yours here \nPresented as part of Keeping History Above Water 10th Anniversary celebrations. Learn more here \nAbout Telling Stories: Guided Tours:\nTelling Stories: Guided Tours at NRF goes deeper into the legacy of Doris Duke through the exploration of her life—including how her work preserving\, restoring\, and sharing Newport’s cultural heritage impacts us today. Each tour takes a closer look at the people behind the places and collections we care for.
URL:https://www.newportrestoration.org/event/fashioning-doris-duke-inside-the-fashion-collection-at-rough-point-6/
LOCATION:Rough Point Museum\, 680 Bellevue Avenue\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States
CATEGORIES:KEEPING HISTORY ABOVE WATER,Telling Stories: Guided Tours
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