Poster Title (Current Submission)
Fabricating Our History: Material Culture in 18th Century Illinois
Major(s)
Art History
Minor(s)
Women's Studies
Mentor Name
Barbara Mooney
Mentor Department
Art History
Abstract
My research focuses on the material culture inventory lists of George Morgan, of the Philadelphia-based company Baynton, Wharton, and Morgan. I concentrate on fabrics, attempting to draw conclusions regarding gender and social class divides in the 18th century colonies of the Illinois region. This research can be used to strengthen our understanding of our Midwestern ancestors, as well as for understanding other cultures, given that fabric choice and sartorial expression are strong cultural representations world-wide.
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Fabricating Our History: Material Culture in 18th Century Illinois
My research focuses on the material culture inventory lists of George Morgan, of the Philadelphia-based company Baynton, Wharton, and Morgan. I concentrate on fabrics, attempting to draw conclusions regarding gender and social class divides in the 18th century colonies of the Illinois region. This research can be used to strengthen our understanding of our Midwestern ancestors, as well as for understanding other cultures, given that fabric choice and sartorial expression are strong cultural representations world-wide.