Blog post by Rebekah Elizabeth Ten Hagen, ’23 This online blog post features materials protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the US Copyright Act. All rights reserved to the copyright owners. This Guatemalan huipil (figures 1-6) was given to Charlotte Conable and her husband, Barber Conable Jr. ‘42, 7th President of […]
Month: April 2022
The Chanel Jacket: Looking Through Women’s History and Fashion Authenticity
Blog post by Karl Lam ’24. This online blog post features materials protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the US Copyright Act. All rights reserved to the copyright owners. Looking for a wardrobe staple that stands the test of time? Dorothy Schefer Faux ‘69 knew the answer from the beginning: the […]
Velvet, Fur, and Dragons: Cornell’s Opulent Opera Cloak
This online blog post features materials protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the US Copyright Act. All rights reserved to the copyright owners. Blog post by: Rebekah Camp This striking cloak (CF+TC Accession Number 2005.64.072) epitomizes the trends and luxury of the Belle Époque. From its high, fur-lined collar to its […]