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Suitably Attired: Selections from The Emily P. Reynolds Costume Collection
Heritage Hall, December 4 to February 24, 2019

Drawing from the Emily P. Reynolds Historical Costume Collection at North Dakota State University, Suitably Attired explores the history of the suit in America.

As clothing is an expression of who we are, or how we choose to present that vision of ourselves to the world, the suit's evolution offers a fascinating perspective on a variety of cultural forces. For example, when boys in the nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries moved from the ubiquitous dress worn by both boys and girls to their first suit, their growth was marked from infancy to a transitional form of masculinity. Similarly, women adopted suits in the twentieth century to reflect their movements from a domestic world in the home to one in which they participated more fully in American business and government, spheres
traditionally occupied by men. Likewise, men's suits in the 1960s offered their wearers the first opportunity to express their individuality via color and cut since the Victorian era.

Also, join us for a FREE & public opening reception on Tuesday, December 4, from 3:30PM to 7:00PM. Refreshments will be served and guest curator Kim Baird will lead a gallery talk at 3:30PM and 6:00PM.

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  • Home
  • About Us
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    • Staff & Contacts
    • Board of Directors
    • Accessibility & Accommodations >
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    • Employment
    • HCSCC Supporters
  • Visit Us
    • Accessibility & Accommodations
    • Events >
      • Pangea >
        • Pangea Vendors & Performers
      • History On Tap!
      • Scandinavian Hjemkomst and Midwest Viking Festival
      • German Kulturfest
    • Exhibitions >
      • War, Flu, and Fear
      • Truth in Focus
      • America's Monsters, Superheroes, & Villains
      • Monsters, Marvels, & Memorabilia
      • Artist First
    • The Hjemkomst >
      • Be More Colorful VR Tour
    • The Hopperstad Stave Church
    • Comstock House >
      • About the Comstock House
      • Hours and Location
      • Rental Info
    • Bergquist Cabin
    • Viking Connection
    • Field Trips/Tours
  • Shop
    • Heritage Gift Shop
    • Event Tickets
    • Become a member
  • Join & Support
    • Join Today
    • Donate to the HCSCC
    • Volunteer/Intern Opportunities
    • Felix Battles Monument
  • Research
    • Articles & Blogs
    • Clay County Archives & Research >
      • Holdings
      • Finding Aids
      • Maps >
        • Fire Insurance Maps
        • Plat Books
      • Digital Books
    • Photo Catalog
    • Past Newsletters
    • Digital Exhibits
    • HCSCC on MNopedia