The Henry Ford and the Winter Wedding Dress
The Henry Ford Museum of Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan has been a significant influence in my life for as long as I can remember. The Henry Ford largely focuses on living history and teaching through immersive experience. The staff encourage hands on learning and a can-do attitude. At the heart of each exhibit is their mission. "The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America’s traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness, and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future." The purpose of The Henry Ford is apparent and has been responsible for inspiring my own passion for historical clothing. One of their many events includes Civil War Remembrance Weekend. My love for the mid-19th century started at that event over fifteen years ago and lead me back to pursue a job in the period clothing studio before my first semester in graduate school. I...
