Costume Curator Shares 'How To Dress' In Cranford

CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Historical Society will present “How We Dress” at 2 p.m. at the Hanson House, 38 Springfield Avenue. The Society’s costume curator Gail Alterman will demonstrate how a mid-19th century Victorian woman would get dressed, from the inside out, using reproduction garments.

Alterman will share how clothing affected a women’s posture and reflected her status in society. Original garments from the collection will be on view. Admission is free but donations are accepted. Reservations are required. For further information, call the Historical Society’s office at 908-276-0082 or email cranfordhistoricalsociety@verizon.net.

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