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The "Sewn in America" Exhibit at the DAR Museum​ is Now Open

From the Daughters of the American Revolution National Headquarters"This groundbreaking exhibit combines sewn items from all textile sections of the DAR Museum’s collection, including garments, quilts, and embroideries. Textiles from the 18th century to today are juxtaposed to show how women of diverse backgrounds have used their needles to express emotions and identity and as a force for benevolence and justice. Trust us, you won’t want to miss it!"

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DAR Museum: Sewn in America Exhibit - Making, Meaning, Memory

Take a sneak peek at the DAR Museum's upcoming exhibit, Sewn in America: Making - Meaning - Memory, which "will examine dressmaking innovations from 1770 to the 1920s."

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DAR Museum: Making a Dress Using 19th-Century Dressmaking Methods

From the DAR Museum"Our costume curator and some of her colleagues are going to try some 19th century dressmaking methods in preparation for next year’s exhibition, “Sewn in America: Making, Meaning, Memory,” which will look (among other things) at the evolution of home dressmaking."

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