Historic Charleston Foundation is proud to welcome Virginia Theerman, Curator of Historic Textiles at The Charleston Museum, for a talk on one of the treasures of the historic textile collection - Eliza Lucas Pinckney’s pink silk robe à la française, c. 1753.
Ms. Theerman will discuss Pinckney's life, the history of the gown, its time in the museum’s care, and dressing the gown for new photography. Learn more about the delicate balance of preservation versus accessibility while the gown is on display in honor of The Charleston Museum’s 250th anniversary. The last day to view the gown in person is July 9th, so catch this lecture about the gown before it goes back into long term storage!
This lecture will take place in the Community Room on the third floor of Historic Charleston Foundation's headquarters, 40 East Bay Street.
PLEASE NOTE: The elevator at this location is currently out of order. Guests must be able to walk up three flights of stairs.
Pre-registration is required.