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The Threads of History project's second exhibit, "To Have and To Hold", features Trinity County wedding dresses and suits from 1869 through 1936. Six brides and a groom display what changes and what stays the same in wedding wear. These beautiful, delicate gowns are a wonderful display of decorative dressmaking including a hot little "flapper" wedding dress. And you might be surprised to find not all brides wore white, Trinity County ladies liked to set their own style.
Although it is now closed, you can still see some of the dresses from The "Bead-Dazzled" exhibit at our on line Virtual Exhibit. The "Bead-Dazzled" exhibit of beaded gowns and accessories worn by Trinity ladies from 1870 to 1950 was a dazzling success. The exhibit marked the first new textile exhibit at the Jake Jackson Museum in over 22 years! Now those precious garments have gone back into storage for a well-deserved rest.
This year's quilt exhibit features three quilts using square piecing to create Irish Chains, nine patch squares and nine patch on point designs. These humble hand pieced quilts saw much use on the beds of Trinity County in the early years of the 1900s. The exhibit also features a selection of sew tools and accessories
The
Jake Jackson Museum celebrates the artistry of Trinity's quilters and
weavers during the month of October. A selection of fabulous quilts and
coverlets will be displayed throughout the museum in the first weeks of
October. Free admission, donations accepted.
On October 6 the Museum will join the Autumn in the Alps Quilt Show with
hourly presentations of the popular Bed Turning presentation! See antique
quilts as they were meant to be seen--on a bed. As you view each beautiful
quilt, you will learn the stories behind the quilts, the lives of the
quilters and the techniques used to create these coverlets of cloth and
comfort.
This year second annual "Threads of History Award"
will be presented during the Autumn
in the Alp Quilt Show on October 6. This award is honors the best
interpretation of (1) historic quilt design, (2) historic themes, events
or persons, or (3) a historic reproduction of extraordinary quality and
authenticity. The award is a fine medal and cash prize. For more information,
visit the Autumn in
the Alps Quilt Show website.
Caring
for Antique Textiles The Threads of History Team will instruct you
in the latest methods of care and conservation for historic textiles and
how to accomplish this task with easily found materials. This class will
cover cleaning methods, storage solutions, display strategies and conservation
tips that will keep your family heirlooms around for future generations.
Feel free to bring your family quilts or textiles to class for a complementary
conservation assessment.
This free workshop is available the second Saturday of October each year at the Autumn in the Alps Quilt Show. This workshop is also available for for your quilt group or organization at any time by prior arrangement . Contact the Museum at 530-623-5211 to schedule this informative class. No charge for class, donations accepted. Conservation supplies such as acid-free tags, tissue, boxes and marking pens will be available for order. Your purchase of conservation supplies at the Museum earns a 10% donation to the project from the vendor. Visit our Conservation Education page for more information.
As we accession textile artifacts and provide conservation treatments, we notice a few gaps in our collection. What we seek most are garments representative of Trinity County citizens and occupations. Some items associated with Trinity County history are conspicuous by their absence. We can provide excellent conservation storage for your family's heirlooms and provide displays that will allow generations of Museum visitors to appreciate these artifacts.
The following donations are sought to round out our the collection:
If
you have any information on the dressmakers or needle workers of Trinity County
we would appreciate hearing from you! Trinity served as home to many dressmakers,
modistes, knitters, weavers, crochet workers, quilters, embroiderers, etc. These
vital crafts provided bedding, clothing, essential domestic items and fancy
trims for area residents, but very little is known of these craft persons.
If your ancestor practiced these crafts we would like to know
about them. We have been able to identify the work of several individuals, but
not all are known by name at this time. Help us preserve this important facet
of local history by sharing your knowledge with the future.
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