This week, WVUD paid a visit to the “Fashion on All Fronts: Stories from the Wardrobe, 1914-1918” exhibition in the Old College Gallery. “Fashion on All Fronts” showcases stories from World War I told through the clothing of the time. The exhibition features military uniforms, wedding dresses, footwear, political posters and much more. Upcoming events include a lecture on women and fashion during WWI on October 4, a gallery talk entitled “Wearing WWI” on October 21, and a conversation about WWI posters on November 15, among other events.
“Fashion on All Fronts” is one of four exhibitions presented by Special Collections and Museums of the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press. All the exhibitions are on display through December 8.
The Interview
“Fashion on All Fronts,” recorded on September 27, 2017. First aired on October 5, 2017.
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About the Exhibitions
We spoke with curators Dilia Lopez-Gydosh, Belinda Orzada and Janet Broske for the interview. Special Collections and Museums of the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press put together four exhibitions on display through December 8. “Fashion on All Fronts: Stories from the Wardrobe, 1914-1918” can be found in the Old College Gallery; “Contemporary Chinese Carvings: Classic Concepts” is displayed in the Mineralogical Museum at Penny Hall; “Issues and Debates in African American Literature” is housed in the Special Collections Gallery of the Hugh M. Morris Library; and “Faces in Black and White: Photography and Identity” is shown at the Mechanical Hall Gallery. Special events are held at each of the exhibitions throughout the fall, so don’t miss out!
Learn More
- Exhibitions Highlight Fashion, Photography, Carvings, Literature, UD Library Staff, UDaily, 9/12/17
- “Fashion on All Fronts”
- Special Collections and Museums of the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Credits:
Richard Gordon: host, producer
Ryan Thornton: co-host, web page editor
Sam O’Donnell: co-host, audio editor
Photos courtesy of Ryan Thornton and Special Collections and Museums of the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press