For America's 250th     What textiles did New Englanders use to decorate their houses in the 18th century? Printed and painted fabrics from India and China and woven silks from Europe emphasize America’s interconnectedness with the rest of the world, while homespun linen, wool, and embroideries tell vivid stories of women’s labor, artistry, and patriotism. Titi Halle and Michele Majer of Cora Ginsburg LLC will share treasures from their collection and give a glimpse into the role that warp and weft played at home in America before and after the Revolution.

Cora Ginsburg LLC are leading experts and specialists in fine and rare historical fashion, textiles, and needlework, working with and consulting for museums, universities, and private collectors worldwide. Owner and Director Titi Halle has been with the business since 1981. She has lectured at numerous institutions across America and was an expert on the US Antiques Roadshow. Michele Majer is Professor Emerita at the Bard Graduate Center, where she taught fashion and textile history for 28 years, and was previously on the curatorial staff at the Costume Institute at the Met. Martina D’Amato is a Ph.D. candidate at the Bard Graduate Center. Since 2022, she has been an expert on the US Antiques Roadshow.

Photo: Quilt made from printed textiles and a woman’s crewelwork dress 

American (New England), ca. 1775-1800