From Hoopskirts to Flappers

12 Daycoeton Place,Torrington CT 06790

04 May, 2023

Description

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.