Clothing the Enslaved People at Rose Hill Plantation Made and Wore: Virtual Lecture

Name: Clothing the Enslaved People at Rose Hill Plantation Made and Wore: Virtual Lecture
Start: 2022-03-31T18:30:00
End: 2022-03-31T19:30:00
Location: Riversdale house Museum

Mar. 31, 2022 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Riversdale house Museum 4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale Park, Maryland 20737

Jan. 25, 2022

8:27 a.m.

RHM

Close out Women's History Month with textile historian Dr. Ann Wass. Using the diary of Martha Ogle Forman and other primary sources, Wass explores the garments created and worn by the enslaved at Rose Hill Plantation in northern Maryland during the early-to-mid 19th century. The mistress of Rose Hill, Forman's writing is a rich source of costume and textile information. Spanning the years 1814-1845, the diary includes types of garments worn by the enslaved, notes on seasonal fabrics and garments, and a trend toward the increasing use of commercially manufactured textiles to supplement those produced from plantation-raised fibers—flax, wool, and cotton.

FREE!

Registration required by March 30. To register: https://tinyurl.com/LectureMar3122

A link will be sent out to participants closer to this virtual event.

This event is brought to you by Riversdale House Museum. For more information and questions: riversdale@pgparks.com or 301.864.0420