Fashioning Belief and Commitment

Description

From baptism to burial and every milestone in between, some of life’s most meaningful moments are marked by what we wear. The LSU Textile and Costume Museum (TCM) includes a remarkable collection of nearly 10,000 artifacts, from prehistoric textile fragments to contemporary fashion. In this talk, TCM Curator Michael E. Mamp, PhD, will highlight selections from the collection—including christening gowns, a liturgical vestment, and wedding dresses—to explore how clothing expresses faith, love, identity, and tradition. Rich visuals and stories of each object’s journey will reveal the often-surprising histories and deep personal meanings stitched into every garment. Admission for this session is free and open to the public and registration is not required.