“Fashion After Dark”

During the 19^th century, innovations in artificial light had a profound effect on fashion. From gas to early electricity, light changed the way that colors, textures, and embellishments appeared at night. Learn about what fashion editors recommended, what women wore, and how they shopped.

About the Speaker: Patty Edmonson has worked at some of the largest museums in the world, earning The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Curatorial Internship in American Decorative Arts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and later having a full-time job in costume research at the Met. A Cleveland-native and graduate of Case Western Reserve University, currently she works at the Cleveland History Center as the Museum Advisory Council Curator of Costume and Textiles.

Each monthly tea & talk starts with a catered luncheon, warm tea, and a unique presentation over a topic of interest. Reservations are required and are due the Friday before each tea. All Ticket Sales are Final. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Handicap accessible facilities. Groups Welcome.

Price: $25/Museum Members, $30/Non-Members, $30/Gluten Free/Vegan Meal