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Southeastern Region VI NewsletterVolume 7, Issue 1 Autumn 2010

In this issue:Highlights from the Fall 2010 Symposium

President’s Message

Officers and Board Members

Southeastern Region: Professional Development Grant 2009 report

Fall 2010 Regional Exhibitions & Programs Showcase

Collection of George and Susan Whiteley

Current Regional Exhibitions and Programs

Travel Opportunities

Networking and Feedback

CSA Southeastern RegionOfficers and Board Members

Jose Blanco F.President, 2010-2012

Janea WhitacreVice President, 2010-2012

Nancy OliverSecretary, 2010-2012

Patricia Hunt-HurstTreasurer, 2010-2012

Susan NeillPast President, 2010-2012

Elizabeth HopperBoard, 2009-2011

Amy Scarborough Board, 2010-2012

Jenna KutruffBoard, 2009-2011

Pam StewartBoard, 2010-2012

Catherine DeanBoard, Nominations Chair, 2005-2009

Jenna KutruffJim Liles Student Award Chair

Diane LeggettMembership Chair

Holly AlfordMini-Meeting Chair

Katherine WintersNewsletter Editor / Web Correspondent

Newbie RichardsonPreserving Our Past Chair

Janea WhitacreProfessional Development Award Chair

Kim Miller-Spillman2011 Southeaster Symposium Chair, Shaker Village, Kentucky

Southeastern Region VI Newsletter Volume 7, Issue 1 • Autumn 2010

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President’s MessageHola Southeastern CSA Members: I feel truly honored to be writing this message as the new region president. I must begin by confessing that I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to serve the region. Am I the first bilingual president? Probably not. During our most recent board meet-ing we discussed ideas and directions for our region and we decided that one of our priorities is to increase membership; particularly student memberships. So, here we go! Let’s all make an effort. Those of us who

teach should recruit our students (graduate and undergraduate); think of old friends who used to be members and you have not seen in a while—give them a call!; bring a guest to one of our events—we are sure they’d love us. Talking about loving our great events; my sincere appreciation goes to Wendy Riggs for organizing our excellent 2010 meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. The peer reviewed presentations showed the outstanding research and creativity of our region and we also had great fun during our visit to Biltmore, Waechter’s Fine Fabrics and those fabulous coffee breaks. Unfortu-nately, I was running up and down all the time and missed the opportunity of talking to most of you. Working closely with Wendy, however, was a privilege since I was first row witness to her dedication. Wendy had a lot of help from other people in the region including, Mackenzie Sholtz, Colleen Callahan, Katherine Winters and our then-president Susan Neill. I am sure all of us look forward to our 2011 meeting at Shaker Village in Kentucky. Kim Miller-Spillman is leading the effort for that meeting; please do let her know if you are willing to help with any aspect of the meeting. I visited Shaker Village two years ago. It is a wonderful place and I can’t wait to have a full weekend experience there. Also, do not forget that our region is organizing the 2012 National symposium in Atlanta and yes: we need a lot of help! I want to send a big thank you to the candidates who agreed to run for our board and to everyone else for casting your votes in the recent elec-tion. Congratulations to new board members: Janea Whitacre (Vice Presi-dent), Nancy Oliver (Secretary), Amy Scarborough, Pamela Stewart and Virginia Schreffler Wimberley (Board of Directors). They join current board members Ruth Truett, Jenna Kuttruff and Elizabeth Hopper. Others have agreed to serve in appointed positions including Patricia Hunt-Hurst as Trea-surer, Diane L. Leggett as Membership Chair, Holly Alford as Mini-Meeting Chair, Katherine Winters as Newsletter Editor/Web Correspondent and Catherine Dean as Nominations Chair. I wish to acknowledge Ruth Truett for putting together a strong slate of candidates in her role as Nominations Chair and Dale Liles for tallying the ballots. If you have ideas for ways to gather CSA members for an exhibition tour, lecture, demonstration or other costume-related event, please contact Holly Alford at [email protected]. As Mini-Meetings Chair, she can tell you how to qualify for a grant of up to $125.00 in support of your event. That’s it for now. I look forward to the next two years and particu-larly to spending some time getting to know you and learning about what you do in the world of costume. !Buena Suerte!

Jose Blanco F. (706)542-4885 [email protected]

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Highlights from the Fall 2010 Symposium


Asheville, North Carolina Site of Southeastern Regional SymposiumBy Wendy Riggs The fall 2010 Southeastern Regional Meeting and Sym-posium in Asheville, North Carolina was well attended by 62 members, 2 non-members, and 22 guests! The sym-posium was held at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel near the Biltmore Estate and Historic Biltmore Village.

Friday attendees had the opportunity of taking a historic trolley tour of Asheville with the option to hop-off-hop-on as desired. The tour ticket also included admission to the Thomas Wolfe House and Asheville Art Museum. Friday evening, the symposium began with a reception hosted at Waechter’s Fine Fabrics in their new location in Historic Biltmore Village. Kate Matthews of Black Mountain, NC, the current owner of Folkwear Patterns gave us a presentation on the history of that company and provided samples using the ethnic patterns to create modern wear. The store owner, Joyce Yarling, gave us an overview of the fabric store and provided complimentary wine & cheese for us to snack on while we got a chance to visit with each other & take in the fiber-art displays from

the Bernina trunk collection by Kayla Kennington and marvel (and purchase!) the lovely fabrics there.

Saturday morning, the Board met over breakfast, while other attendees visited over breakfast in the hotel ball-room. A wonderful variety of papers presentations began in the morning sessions which were both fascinating and well presented. During the morning break, attendees were able to view items offered in the Silent Auction. The annual meeting, change of officers, and a presentation of

our 25th CSA Southeastern birthday cake were all accomplished over lunch and was followed by time to visit with the presenters of the poster exhibits and continue bidding in the Silent Auction. In the afternoon, keynote speaker Patricia Ewer presented the process of getting textile conservation data published in her newest book co-authored with Frances Leonard. Then Leslie Klingner, Curator of Interpreta-tion at Biltmore Estate, gave a lively presentation of the process determin-ing what clothing to obtain and dis-cerning how to display the objects in the house setting. This is the first time clothing has been displayed at Bilt-more. Attendees and their guests then boarded coaches to the Estate for a tour of the Biltmore House. After the tour, attendees were able to view the

annual Flower Carpet on the South Terrace, of which this was the last weekend of the two week display. Informa-tion about the Flower Carpet and a fun time lapse video of the making of the Flower Carpet can be viewed here: http://www.biltmore.com/visit/calendar/flower_carpet.asp

Sunday morning brought another fine variety of papers and finished off with the modeling of a lovely golden silk gown created by Colonial Williamsburg for the interpre-tation of the Lady Charlotte Murray Countess Dunmore. After the conclusion of the meeting, attendees had the option of returning to the Biltmore Estate to tour at their leisure, the house, winery or gardens.


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The Symposium Survey was completed by 35 of the 62 members attending. The survey results are being for-warded to Kim Miller-Spillman in Kentucky so we can utilize the feedback for the next meeting at Shaker Village in 2011. Overall the meeting was a great success! Great job everyone!

Here are some of the nice comments provided:Reception: Loved the program and being able to mingle; not too structured —just right for the opening event.

Program: The range of topics and presentation styles was wonderful and the quality of presentations overall was outstanding. I was very proud of our region.

Pre-Biltmore tour presentation: Excellent program in preparation for the house tour. It was the tie breaker in having me attend. Very good material for use in my field.

Biltmore House Tour: I believe I was in the second group to peel off from the herd. Our guide was outstand-ing—she got applause from a jaded little batch of museum and country-house types. Well done!


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Current Regional Exhibitions and ProgramsAtlanta History Center McElreath Hall, Kenan Research Center 130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30305

The Face of America: Early Photographic Portraits from the Collections of George and Susan WhiteleyThrough January 29, 2011

Exceptional and

rare images from

the dawn of pho-

tography highlight

this exhibition

that covers the

birth and growth

of the medium

through nearly

three decades,

1840 – 1865.

The major techno-

logical advances

in photographic

processes are rep-

resented, includ-

ing daguerreotypes and ambrotypes, along with innovative stylistic

techniques in the development of portraiture.

A variety of subjects are displayed, from family pets, post-mortem

scenes, occupational and military subjects, and the work of 19th-

century master photographers. These unique, historical images

have been passionately collected for over thirty years by Atlanta

residents George and Susan Whiteley. The Face of America is a

featured exhibition of this year’s Daguerreian Society annual sym-

posium hosted by the Atlanta History Center in conjunction with

Atlanta Celebrates Photography.

This exhibition is free and open to the public,

Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

www.AtlantaHistoryCenter.com

For more information, please call 404.814.4050

Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion History801 North Congress Avenue (inside the Boynton Beach Mall), Suite 483Boynton Beach, Florida 33426

“For the Love of Lilly”Through May 31, 2011

More than 100 vintage Lilly Pulitzer items for women, men and

children; fabrics, accessories; a limited edition Lilly juice carton and

animal crackers; galoshes, cocktail trays and napkins; and photos

have been provided by more than 20 collectors from throughout the

USA and the State of Florida. Some collectors are from Cincinnati,

Ohio; San Francisco, California; Shingle Springs, California; Phila-

delphia, Pennsylvania; Saratoga, New York; as well as from cities

in Florida such as Longwood (Orlando), Safety Harbor (Tampa

Bay). Wellington, West Palm Beach; Boynton Beach; Delray

Beach; Highland Beach; Pompano Beach; Fort Lauderdale; Park-

land and Miami. The exhibition is chronological beginning with the

family history of Mrs. Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau to present day.

(561) 342-2662http://www.mlfhmuseum.org/home.html

DeKalb History CenterOld Courthouse on the Square 101 East Court Square, Decatur, Georgia 30030

DeKalb Quilt ExhibitThrough January 14, 2011

The Quilt Exhibit was organized by Sarah Phillips and Debbie

Steinman and has a mixture of historic and contemporary quilts.

Of the 47 quilts on display, 8 are historic and date from 1850 to

1940. The colorful four-room exhibit contains quilts with tradi-

tional patterns such as lone star, drunkard’s path, twisted bargello,

square dance and crazy quilt, and many contemporary themes such

as hearts, cats, The Lorax (from Dr. Seuss), stained glass, sunflow-

ers and cupcakes. The quilts range in size from small intricate wall

hangings to very large quilts. Many are made from batik fabrics,

and several have received awards from various quilt shows. One is

a replica of the quilt presented to the German Olympic Committee

during the 1996 Olympics held in Atlanta. Other examples include

a quilt made for a child’s 5th grade graduation that includes her

history and a tracing made of her body when she was 5 months old

and a quilt made from Peachtree Road Race t-shirts and race bibs

worn by the runners.

p: 404.373.1088 f: 404.373.8287

http://www.dekalbhistory.org/index.htm


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Historic Williamsburg SymposiumsWilliamsburg, Virginia

COSTUME ACCESSORIES: HEAD TO TOEMarch 13-16, 2010

A symposium co-sponsored by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

and the Costume Society of America.

A RECONSTRUCTED VISITABLE PASTMarch 17-18, 2010

Re-created Period Attire at Heritage Sites: A conference on the past,

present, and future practices of costumed interpretation at historic

sites.

There is limited space, so register soon…and be certain to take advan-

tage of reduced rates for CSA members.

www.history.org/conted

Maymont Mansion2201 Shields DrRichmond, VA 23219

Maymont Mansion Celebrates a Victorian Christmas Through January 6

Celebrate the season at Maymont and revel in Victorian holiday

splendor! Lavish tree trimmings, the opulent dining room, spectacular

decorations, festive games and activities bring the wonders of an 1893

Christmas to life. Belowstairs, the work spaces abound with prepara-

tions to make Major and Mrs. Dooley’s first Christmas in their new

home very special.

(Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New

Year’s Day)

Mansion Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12-5 PM

Tel: 804-358-7166, ext. 329 or visit www.maymont.org for details,

event schedules and registration.

Current Regional Exhibitions and Programs (Continued)

University of Georgia, Dawson HallAthens, GA 30602 “Inside the Box: Assorted Chocolate Fashion” A selection of items from the Department of Textiles, Merchandizing

and Interiors, Historic Clothing and Textiles Collection

(706) 542-4860

http://fcs.uga.edu/tmi/historic/exhibit_chocolate_ss.html


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U.S. Space & Rocket CenterOne Tranquility BaseHuntsville, AL 35805

“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition”October 25, 2010 through January 4, 2011

Based on the epic film series and C.S. Lewis’ beloved fictional books,

the 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art entertainment and educa-

tional experience offers visitors the opportunity to tour scenes from

the fantastical literary world of Narnia. Through authentic costumes,

props and set dressings from Disney’s magical films, visitors will enter

a world that combines the wonders of science with elements of fantasy.

(800) 63-SPACE

http://www.spacecamp.com/museum/

Rogers Historical Museum322 South 2nd StreetRogers, AR 72756-4546

“Honky Tonk: Portraits of Country Music 1972-1981”September 14 through November 6, 2010

Today Henry Horenstein is well-known as a photographer, author, and

educator who has published over 30 books including photo-essays,

monographs, and textbooks. He has exhibited widely internation-

ally and his work is represented in the permanent collections of many

museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the High

Museum in Atlanta, the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, the Coun-

try Music Hall of Fame, the George Eastman House, and the National

Museum of American History. But in the 1970s Horenstein was a

young photographer shooting album covers for Rounder Records.

A lifelong country music fan, he used his off-hours to immerse himself

in that music at show venues, music parks, and rural saloons, taking

candid photographs that captured a true slice of American life. Horen-

stein’s photographs reveal a fascinating period in country music, when

its stars received relatively little airplay, but honky tonks and country

music parks thrived. His photographs will appear with album covers,

instruments, and stage costumes of country musicians connected with

Arkansas. Media sponsorship provided by Cumulus Media, Inc.

(479) 621-1154

http://www.rogersarkansas.com/Museum

Cincinnati Art Museum953 Eden Park DriveCincinnati, OH 45202

Thomas Gainsborough and the Modern WomanThrough January 2, 2011

The exhibition is the first to

focus specifically on the notions

of modernity and femininity

in Georgian England from the

perspective of Thomas Gainsbor-

ough’s groundbreaking portraits

of women.

Featuring 16 paintings, Thomas

Gainsborough and the Modern

Woman opens in Cincinnati and

will travel to the San Diego Mu-

seum of Art. It will coincide with

the restoration of the Cincinnati

Art Museum’s iconic portrait

of Ann Ford (Mrs. Thicknesse), and also features a choice selection

of period dresses. Organized by the Museum’s Curator of European

Painting, Sculpture and Drawings, Benedict Leca.

Wedded Perfection: Two Centuries of Wedding GownsExhibition through January 30, 2011

Wedded Perfection unravels

more than 200 years of the evolu-

tion of the wedding gown paral-

leled with the social, economic

and political status of the women

they adorned.

Wedded Perfection features over

50 gowns from the late 18th-cen-

tury to modern designers includ-

ing Vera Wang, Yohji Yamamoto

and Geoffrey Beene. Nineteenth-

century economic expansion and

the establishment of the bridal

industry in the post-World War

II era transformed the wedding gown from a symbol of purity to a

vehicle for displaying wealth.

The exhibition will explore the 21st-century bride as the centerpiece

of an elaborate theatrical presentation and her wedding gown as an

integral part of the spectacle. Organized by the Museum’s Curator of

Costumes and Textiles Cynthia Amneus.

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Louisiana State Museum751 Chartres StreetNew Orleans, La. 70116

Continuing the Legacy: Carnival Costume Design, 1946-2008

See the work of some of the most accomplished Carnival costume

designers working since World War II in this special exhibition at

the Presbytere. Featuring the work of Olga Peters, Lucia and Philip

Liuzza, Kathryn Dyer, Larry Youngblood, San nicholas, Anthony and

Shirley Colombo, and Susu Kearney, the exhibition includes nearly

100 original costume designs and several original costumes. These

colorful designs are rarely seen outside the artists’ studios and the

dressmakers’ workrooms. Some of the designs are paired with the

finished costumes, such as the queen’s gown from the Krewe of Mid-

City (1955), Harry Connick Jr.’s Bacchus king’s costume (1993), and

Roy Glapion’s Zulu king’s costume (2000). Don’t miss this behind-the-

scenes look at Carnival in New Orleans.

http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/index.htm

Mississippi State University’s Riley Center2200 5th StreetMeridian, MS 39301

“Sparkle & Twang: Marty Stuart’s Musical Odyssey”Through September 18, 2010

The exhibition tells the story of country music icon Marty Stuart’s

personal experiences with some of the most famous stars of American

music, highlighting several of the greatest performers on the country,

bluegrass, rockabilly and Southern gospel scenes. It also illustrates the

impact American roots music, born right here in Mississippi, has had

on fashion and popular culture over the past four decades. The exhibit

includes collectibles ranging from performance costumes, handwrit-

ten lyrics, personal letters and musical instruments to unpublished

photographs of such legends as Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Porter

Wagoner, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. Listening stations, ambient

audio and video documentaries can be found throughout.

http://www.msurileycenter.com/index.cfm

SCAD Museum of ArtSavannah College of Art and DesignKiah Hall, 227 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Savannah, Georgia

“Fashion in Focus: Photos and Evening Wear from the SCAD Museum of Art Collection”Through September 17, 2011

This exhibition of more than 30 objects highlights recent couture gifts

to the SCAD Museum of Art including evening dresses by contempo-

rary designers Ralph Rucci, Oscar de la Renta for Balmain, Chanel,

Isabel Toledo, Valentino, and Lars Nilsson for Bill Blass. The aesthetic

ranges from the sumptuous splendor of an aubergine opera coat and

the charm of an ice cream pink ball gown to the clean simple lines

of a little black dress or the austere grace of silver and ivory evening

dresses. Among the fashion photographs on view are images from the

past few decades by noted photographers Sir Cecil Beaton, Horst P.

Horst, Karl Lagerfeld, David Bailey, Arthur Elgort, Herb Ritts and

others, in images that graced the pages of Vogue or other fashion

journals and featured the top models of the time. Visitors can gain

an appreciation for the fine craftsmanship, fabrics and designs of the

couture garments and for the individual perspectives and visions of top

fashion photographers.

(912) 525.7191

http://www.scad.edu/museum/

The National Quilt Museum 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky 42001

Contemporary Broderie Perse On exhibit November 19, 2010 - February 15, 2011

Combining collage, fine appliqué, and fine quilting, broderie perse-

also known as cut-out chintz appliqué- presents a high point in the art

of quiltmaking and deserves the admiration and attention of all who

appreciate fine needlework. Curated by Anita Loscalzo.

(270) 442-8856


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The Heights of Fashion: Platform Shoes Then and NowExhibition through January 30, 2011Rankin Gallery

The Heights of Fashion highlights 60 examples of platform footwear

from the 1930s - the present.

Fashionable platform shoes appeared in Europe and the United States

in the 1930s and 1940s but the popularity of platforms in the 1970s

reached far greater heights and lingered far longer. From the rebellious

days of the 1970s through the style-conscious present day, platforms

continue as fashion statements by both sexes. Unique and movable

platforms created by top designers sometimes require caution, from

the fashion runway to the streets.

Elevated shoes have appeared for centuries in cultures around the

world. In Ancient Greece, actors wore thick-soled shoes to heighten

their stature before their audience. In Europe, from about 1600-1750,

some women in high society and the demimonde wore tall pedestal

shoes called chopines. Thick platform shoes were fashionable in the

Manchu culture of Northeast China. Japan’s platform sandals became

part of the traditional dress of geishas.

Chinese Court Robes: The Mint Museum Collection Exhibition through Dec 31, 2011Crosland Gallery

In 1644, the Manchu-Qing nomads took control over China, over-

throwing the Ming Dynasty. To exert power over the defeated Han

population, the Manchu imposed a dress code. The code distinguished

the ruling imperial family, the royal court, and civic officials from the

general citizenry. A hierarchy of color and decoration signified the

rank of the wearer.

Court robes of this era display a rich ornamentation of symbolism

and decorative representations of the Manchu cosmos. For example,

a dragon symbolized the Emperor, considered the Son of Heaven,

and from whom permission to wear such court robes was granted.

Additionally, government officials – who were required to pass civil

service exams – were also granted the right to wear court robes. Even

the wives of such officials dressed according to their husband’s rank

within the imperial court or government.

The Mint Museum’s Asian Art Collection includes ceramics, historic

costumes, works on paper, and furniture. Look for more selections

from this collection as the Museum begins its Randolph Road reinstal-

lation following the opening of the Mint Museum Uptown, October 1,

2010.

Mint Museum of Art2730 Randolph RoadCharlotte, NC 28207

Museum Hours: Tuesday 10 AM – 9 PM; Wed - Sat 10 AM - 5 PM.; Closed Sunday & Monday

Information: General 704-337-2000

The Art of Affluence: Haute Couture and Luxury Fashions 1947-2007Exhibition through January 30, 2011

This exhibit presents selections

from the Museum’s holdings

of haute couture and luxury

garments complimented by

fashion accessories that reflect

the creativity of numerous

fashion designers of the second

half of the twentieth century

and first years of the twenty-

first century. Top couturiers

and designers featured include

Gabrielle Chanel, Christian

Dior, Pierre Balmain, Cristobal

Balenciaga, Elsa Schiaparelli,

Valentino, Hubert de Given-

chy, Guy Laroche, Jean Patou,

Yves Saint Laurent, Arnold

Scaasi, Gianni Versace, Mary McFadden, John Galliano, Manolo

Blahnik, Gucci, Christian Louboutin, Giorgio Armani, Emanuel Un-

garo, and Chado Ralph Rucci, among others.

Spotlight on: Mint Museum of Art

Ball gown, ca. 1950s, designed by Philip Hulitar


Interim Report from Susannah Worth, Ph.D.“A Second Look at Young’s Recurring Cycles of Fashion”

This study attempts to recreate Agnes Brooks Young’s work using the same methodology with a greater un-derstanding of costume history and more rigorous data collection standards. Fortunately, data is much easier to collect and organize today than it was in the 1930s. Of the needed 1,300 images, 538 images have been collected as of July 31, 2010. These have been obtained from lo-cal universities or on-line as many museums put all or part of their collection online. Data collection has been completed for four years (1778, 1780, 1782, and 1785). Only primary images are being used. Data collection will continue on-line, and a November 2010 research trip is planned to collect additional material.

Data Collection Using www.museumstuff.com, www.icom.museum/vlmp/ and other online lists of museums and libraries a large number of artworks were found. Websites devoted to the works of a single artist have also been used, and search engines using terms such as “fashion plate,” “fashion,” “lady,” and “woman” with the date have also yielded results.

Ideally all of the figures used will be standing (not seated, or even bending over), with no other figures, outer gar-ments, furniture or other items blocking the figure. At least one half of the figure must be clearly shown (e.g. a shawl draped over one shoulder would obscure one sleeve but not the other). And the figure most be rendered so there is no ambiguity in the shape of the garment (e.g. wind-blown figures will not be included).

Data Collection/Selection Issues Fashion plates represent the ideal source of data for sev-eral reasons including precise identification of date and garment purpose. Before 1778 “fashion” plates were pro-duced irregularly, in small quantities, and frequently were limited to court, ethnic, or masquerade dress. After that date they were produced regularly, are more plentiful, included day dress and were more focused on contempo-rary fashions. The main problem encountered so far is the trend of the 1760s and 1770s to paint women either seated, or three-quarter length. In addition masquerade, ethnic, and classical dress were frequently used for por-traiture in this period which renders the image unsuitable for the current study.

If insufficient images are found for a given year three-quarter images can be used in most cases as the shape of the skirt is evident, and the length of the skirt would not alter the shape. More problematic is the seated figure. Images of seated figures are being collected, and although no decision has been made, the final study may be divided into two parts for some years. For some years all images are standing and would produce one mode in fashion for that year. For the remaining years a mode in fashion for the upper body can be determined, while a tentative mode in fashion for the skirt will be based on a smaller sample of images.

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Mini-meetings are a great tool for the Costume Society of America to promote the organization as well as to recruit new members. We have enough money for two more mini-meetings, at $125 dollars per meeting. The money may be used room rentals, honorariums, receptions, travel fees, mailings or any paper work. When receipts are turned in you must prove that you helped to spread awareness and recruit members to the Costume Society of America in order to receive reimbursement.

Some examples of mini-meeting events are:• Inviting members and guests to a lecture, exhibition, or

performance. • Sharing your professional skills such as hosting a class

on how to make 17th century closures, such as buttons.• Going to a show that you think the members would

enjoy.• Inviting the members to take a tour, such as a tour of

the Colonial Williamsburg costume storage facility.

Are you interested in having a mini-meeting but don’t know where to start? If you have any questions or sug-gestions not listed please feel free to contact Holly P. Alford. It’s a great way to support Costume Society of America and invite new members to join!

Holly P. AlfordMini Meeting [email protected](804) 513-0447

Mini-Meetings

Silent Auction

The Silent Auction at the Asheville meeting was a big success! Thanks so much to all contributors and purchasers. The Auction netted nearly $1,100 to support the region’s Jim Lilies Student Award and the Professional Development Award, plus sympo-sium attendees had a fun time choosing among all the great contributions. More than one person com-mented that the region’s silent auction had a more interesting and varied selection of items than the CSA national auction in Kansas City. Just to give

you an idea of the diverse contributions (so you can be thinking about your contribution for next year!), we had late 19th/early 20th century clothing and un-derwear from Janet Hasson, a gift basket of goodies from Colonial Williamsburg’s Millinery Shop, “death head” button sets made by Norm Fuss, “art to wear” purses made by Sandra Wright and Wendy Riggs, purses and jewelry from Ghana from Patti Hunt Hurst, plus lengths of fabric, posters, dress patterns, scarves, fashion plates and of course, a wide selection of books. Again, thanks to all who participated!-Colleen Callahan

ITALY, FLORENCE, AND ROME

Fashion Perspective Tours will be leading two trips to Ita-ly, March 5 - 12 AND March 12 - 19, 2011. Trip includes; airfare East Coast gateway (inexpensive add-on depar-ture cities are available), hotel, breakfast, transportation between cities with stop at magnificent, medieval hilltop city of Orvieto. Florence: The Leather School, Galleria del Costume Pitti Palace, Museo Salvatore Ferragamo, fashion school and markets. Rome: Vatican and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s, ancient Rome, secret couture resale, exclusive designer appoint-ments. Land only available, inquire. $2,800 per person double or triple occupancy; $385 single supplement. Deposit of $1,000 due November 1, with final payment due Decem-ber 1.

Contact PAM SEXTON [Southeastern Region]: 804.649.0562

Travel Opportunities

Networking and Feedback:1. CSA Facebook Group:http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=86556768053

Are you interested in networking with those in the field more often than just at the annual symposiums and mini-meetings? Are you a member of Facebook? Would you like to join a professional (and fun!) network of fashion and textile histori-ans where you can discuss and post information about costume and textile related topics, new digital collections online, find out about exhibitions, publications, symposia, and other related goings on?

Search for and join the group “Fashion Historians Unite!” and enjoy getting to know your peers from all over the world!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=55807223439

3. In addition, there is another group page on Facebook geared towards museum professionals. It is called “Museum Profes-sionals Unite Across Facebook”. It has many great links for institutions, jobs and resources, and a membership of over 5,000 people. Posts include information regarding jobs, confer-ences, current events, and/or any other subjects vaguely related to museums/collecting institutions. It’s like a listserv, but on a social networking site! Talk about a network! Check it out!http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2226660969

Please note that the deadline for articles and news submissions for the Spring 2010 newsletter is March 15. Please mark your calendars and don’t hesitate to send anything you wish to share between now and then. Links, online articles, and anything pertinent to our region is appreciated. Pictures are also highly encouraged – the higher the resolution the better. It’s always great to let your peers and colleagues know what is happen-ing in your area for support and additional registration and participation!

Katherine M. Winters, Newsletter Editor / Web correspondent Email: [email protected] Tel: 404-814-4045

Costume Society of AmericaSoutheastern Region

c/o Katherine Winters, Newsletter EditorAtlanta History Center130 West Paces Ferry Road, NWAtlanta, GA 30305-1366

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