Join Tacoma Historical Society for our June monthly program presented by THS Curator, Elizabeth Korsmo. Five wedding dresses from the THS collection and two loaned dresses, will be on display for the first time and for one night only. Elizabeth will share the stories behind the Tacoma women who wore them and changing dress styles, […]
Old Shirt, New Look – hands-on workshop this Friday
Old Shirt, New LookMay 17th, 20246:00pm-8:00pmTHS Museum – 406 Tacoma Ave S Join THS for a workshop on the history of Victorian principles of reuse and learn how to upcycle an old T-shirt into new fashions, such as decorative patches and scrunchies! Workshop tickets cost $10 and will include the historic talk and project instruction. […]
Piece to Pieces – Friday, May 10
Piece to PiecesMay 10th, 20246:00pm-8:00pmTHS Museum – 406 Tacoma Ave S Join Tacoma Historical Society for our May monthly program presented by artists Patsy Surh-O’Connell, Linda Owen, Emma Ozaki, Bella Kim, Chami Jo Ro & Myo Hee Hall. Patsy, Linda, Emma, Bella, Chami Jo and Myo Hee will discuss their art pieces made from upcycled donated […]
We Want Pockets Workshop
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Back By Popular Demand! Have you ever wondered why women’s clothing has such tiny pockets—or no pockets at all? Are you tired of having a pocket deficiency? Do you want pockets now? Join THS for a workshop on the history of women’s pockets, learn why they became so rare, and […]
I Can Fix That Workshop
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Join THS for a workshop on the history of mending and learn how to mend your clothing from simple patches to the more artistic style of visible mending. Workshop tickets cost $10 and will include the historic talk and project instruction. All supplies are provided. Basic Hand sewing skills encouraged. […]
Thanks, It’s Thrifted
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Join Tacoma Historical Society for our April monthly program presented by THS director Jessica Smith. Jessica will discuss the history of second-use clothing, from used clothing peddlers in Europe to the advent of Thrift Stores in America and the modern popularity of Thrifting in pop culture & fashion. Jessica will […]
Judged By Fashion: Clash of Fashion, Society & Woman’s Worth
Join Tacoma Historical Society for our March monthly program presented by THS curator Elizabeth Korsmo & THS director Jessica Smith. Elizabeth & Jessica will discuss how society in the 19th-21st centuries has judged women for their clothing. Using historical evidence and anecdotes, they will compare Victorian beauty standards to modern beauty standards to show how […]
Bustles to Blue Jeans Exhibit Opening
120 Years of Tacoma FashionFriday, February 2 – 6:30pmTacoma Historical Society Museum – 406 Tacoma Ave S Join us for the grand opening of our newest exhibit, Bustles to Blue Jeans: 120 Years of Clothing Tacoma. Explore where Tacoma’s residents shopped and what they wore from 1880 to the 2000’s. Learn about manufacturing textiles and try […]
History: 1939 New Year Baby
Randall Matthewson, featured in the Tacoma Times as the “1939 New Year Baby,” was photographed on December 28, 1939. His mother and sister are standing nearby. Randall was the son of Wesley and Christine Matthewson, who resided at 4837 South D Street.