Dressing Rebecca Gore: A closer look at the history of women’s fashion during her life in Waltham

Thursday, November 10 @ 7 p.m.

During this virtual presentation, costume historian Carrie Midura will show the historical styles of dress and accessories worn by women of Rebecca’s social and economic status in early 19th century Massachusetts. Carrie Midura has been sewing professionally and as a hobby for 25+ years and has
taught sewing classes throughout New England. She previously owned a sewing business specializing in historical costumes and teaching traditional sewing techniques. Carrie has created period clothing for historical sites throughout New England. Gore Place will offer this program free, online.

This program is funded, in part, by Mass Humanities, and the Bridge Street Fund, which receives support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and is an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

How to Attend: When you reserve your ticket, you will receive a confirmation from Arts People/Gore Place. You will receive a separate email from Zoom with a link to the performance a few days prior to the event. For questions, contact events@goreplace.org.