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12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30 Presentation, Q&A

Hoopskirts to Flappers: Connecticut Fashion, 1860s -1930s
A woman born in 1850 who lived for 80 years would have seen fashion change dramatically in her lifetime. This program will walk you through our Costume and Textile collection to see how women’s clothing transitioned from the iron reign of the hoopskirt to the relative freedom of the flapper dress.



Presenter:
Natalie Belanger is the Adult Programs Manager at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and
History. She holds a B.A. in history from Smith College and an M.A. in women's history
from the University of Maryland. She has worked in museum education for most of her
career, and teaches history courses at Manchester Community College.