Portrait of Esther Maria Fisher Teackle

This talk focuses on the painted details of Esther and Henrietta Teackle's portraits to illuminate the fashions of the period while also revealing the broader significance of their dress.

Lecturer: Jade Papa, Curator of the Textile and Costume Collection, The Design Center and Adjunct Professor, Thomas Jefferson University

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