The DuPage County Historical Museum in Wheaton, Illinois, is seeking
information about clothing colors. If you can help with this research,
please respond directly to the museum, not to Museum-L or to me. Thanks.
Pat Miller



>RE: Historic Costume Colors
>
>In preparation for a costume exhibit on "Color", I am looking for
>research/sources on colors and/or dyes in 19th and 20th c. costume. Color
>meaning, color theory, color names, influences on fashionable colors, advice
>on what colors to wear, etc...
>
>Our collection dates, mid-19th c. to present, midwestern and middle class;
>every day and special occasion peices will be exhibited. I've found good
>sources on contemporary color forecasting, marketing, haming, "colorizing,"
>but need more leads on earlier periods.
>
>Please reply off list to:
>
>Steph McGrath
>Sr. Curator
>DuPage County Historical Museum
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>630/682-6742
>630/682-6549 (fax)

Patricia L. Miller, Executive Director
Illinois Heritage Association
602 1/2 E. Green St., Champaign, IL 61820
phone: 217-359-5600; email: [log in to unmask]

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