Join us on a 60-minute private, guided tour to view this groundbreaking exhibition that examines the everyday clothing of ordinary women, from hard-worn house dresses to psychedelic micro minis and modern suits to fast-food workers’ uniforms.
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Private Tour for Class of 1978 of the exhibition:
“REAL CLOTHES, REAL LIVES: 200 Years of What Women Wore.”
1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The New York Historical, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY
This exhibition from the Smith College Historic Clothing Collection traces how women’s roles have changed and evolved dramatically over the decades across the spectrum of race and class. Each piece of clothing holds rich stories about the woman who wore it and who made it, the materials used, and the context in place and time. Whether homemade or ready-made, many of the garments on display are modest and inexpensive, rarely saved or displayed in a museum setting. Some are one-of-a-kind pieces; others are examples of clever making-do, and many are influenced by popular styles and trends of their era.
The tour is $26 per person, and we have room for 20 participants. No cancellations or refunds after April 23.
Reserve your place now (first come, first served)!
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