Courtesy of Joel Stephenson.
Courtesy of Joel Stephenson.
All that Glitters Isn’t Gold: Dressing Up “Dress Up”
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
How do textile conservators and curators prepare costumes for exhibitions? What role does science play in preparing jewelry for presentation? How are mannequins are chosen for display, and what goes on under dresses to make them sparkle? Find out the answers to all these questions and more as you hear from conservators who worked with scientists and curators alike to bring “Dress Up” to life.
Mei-An Tsu, Objects Conservator
Joel Stephenson, Textile and Fashion Arts Conservator
Course Packages
Purchase a ticket package for the full three-session “‘Dress Up’ in Context” course. Please note that this option is not available after the date of the first session.
Assistive listening system
Wheelchair accessible
Ticket Information
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk.