Learn about fashion in Seaford starting Feb. 4
The Seafood Historical Society will be hosting a new exhibit entitled "What We Wore, Fashions from the Everyday Clothing Project 1880-1980," beginning Saturday at the Seaford Museum.
The Everyday Clothing Project, based in Bridgeville, is a collection of typical clothing worn in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. and "What We Wore" is advertised as holding some of the most “interesting and outstanding” items from the collection.
The exhibit takes a look at the clothing of all the ages going back almost 140 years, some that were used for style and others for purpose.
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For example, amongst the clothes being shown is a 100-year-old sundress, as well as a coat used to keep many children warm as they suffered through the Great Depression.
Following every article of clothing is a story; a story of what inspired the outfit, what happened while someone wore it and what happened to that person after they out-grew it physically or stylistically.
The What We Wore exhibit will continue through May 4. Tickets are $4 for adults, while children 12-years-old and younger are free. Likewise, Seaford Historical Society members receive free admission.
IF YOU GO:
WHAT: What We Wore: Fashions from the Everyday Clothing Project
WHERE: Seaford Museum
WHEN: Feb. 4-May 4
INFO: 302-628-9828, seafordsociety@verizon.net, www.seafordhistoricalsociety.com