Cornelia Livingston’s Sewing Table: Its Materiality, History, and Labor
Sunday, September 22, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Meet at Visitor Center.
Cornelia
Livingston's sewing table is one of the most eye-catching pieces in Clermont's
collection. Join us for an in-depth discussion on the material history and the
systems of labor and industry hidden beneath the surface of this beautiful
mother-of-pearl and papier-mâché piece from the mid-nineteenth century. This
lecture will cover the origins of papier-mâché and lacquer work furniture
before diving into the history of the pearling industry before and throughout
the Industrial Revolution.
Please
note: The cost of the event is $5 per person, please be prepared to
pay at the door. Space is limited.
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