Cornelia Livingston’s Sewing Table: Its Materiality, History, and Labor
Sun, Sep 22
|Meet at the Visitor Center
Time & Location
Sep 22, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Meet at the Visitor Center, 1 Clermont Ave, Germantown, NY 12526, USA
About the Event
Cornelia Livingston’s sewing table is one of the most eye-catching pieces in Clermont’s collection. Join us for an in-depth discussion on the material history and the systems of labor and industry hidden beneath the surface of this beautiful mother-of-pearl and papier-mâché piece from the mid-nineteenth century.
This lecture will cover the origins of papier-mâché and lacquer work furniture before diving into the history of the pearling industry before and throughout the industrial revolution.
Please note: The cost of the event is $5 per person, please be prepared to pay at the door. Space is limited. Visitors must register in advance.