Category Archives: Copenhagen
Happy Birthday, Shakespeare!
Nobody really knows what day Shakespeare was born, but they DO know it was in 1564, and it is traditionally celebrated on April 23rd, the day of his death in 1616. So, Happy 450th Birthday, Will! In celebration, I visited … Continue reading
It’s the Ugly Betty Dress!
Another one for the obscure “I-never-thought-I’d-really-see-this-in-person” category! So, I show this painting to my fashion students every semester: Part of it is talking about early 17th century women’s dress, but I use it as a metaphor for their own designs … Continue reading
The Egtved Girl
I’m not sure exactly why I’m so obsessed with the Bronze-Age Egtved Girl. I think it might be her string skirt. Possibly something to do with my prehistoric-textile-expert-idol, Elizabeth Wayland Barber. In any case, I got to visit her at … Continue reading
Copenhagen
En route to Copenhagen to check out the museums there! Because I am a big nerd, I am mostly looking forward to seeing a Bronze Age girl at the National Museum. That and I hear its spring down south already. … Continue reading