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Plimoth Jacket On Display
 March 2010
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Jacket Exhibit
Jacket Project Note Cards Available

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About 15 boxes of note cards are available with views of the reproduction jacket embroidery.  A set includes six designs with two of each design in the box.  A part of the proceeds goes to Plimoth Plantation to support the Jacket and its continuing care.

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The current issue of Early American Life (April 2010) has a wonderful article about the jacket project.  We also will be featured in articles upcoming in Victoria Magazine and Sampler and Antique Needlework Quarterly as well as others in the process of working on articles. 

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Dear Stitcher -

A quick note to let you know of the exhibition of the Plimoth Jacket at Winterthur.  The mini-exhibit opens on Tuesday, March 9th.

Tricia
 
Jacket at Winterthur on Display
Exhibit Opens Tuesday, Lectures on Sunday
 
The jacket officially goes on display starting Tuesday March 9th atPhoto Credit: Ed NuteWinterthur Museum in Delaware.  To celebrate the opening of the mini-exhibit (full exhibition in 2011), I will be lecturing on Sunday, March 14th at Winterthur.  There will be two lectures, at 11am and 2pm. 

Spots in the lectures are first come-first serve with general admission purchase.  There are advance purchase options available by calling the Information and Tours Office at 800-448-3883. 

Winterthur Museum & Country Estate
Route 52
(5105 Kennett Pike)
Winterthur DE 19735
Blog is Featuring Exhibit Details
A Rare Look at How an Object Goes on Display
 
exhibit installIf you haven't been reading the blog for the last two weeks, it has been showing a rare look behind the scenes at how objects are transported to museums, checked in, and put on display.  Ever wonder why it takes so long and costs so much?  Take a look.

If you think that the blog is 'done' - you would be wrong.  We have over six-months of material in our databases for blogging!  There seems to be no end to the material related to the jacket.  Jill is busy working on the blogs to detail the construction of the jacket and coif now. 
Coif and Forehead Cloth Finished
Will Join Jacket in 2011 for Exhibition
 
coifThe blog will be discussing the finishing of the coif soon.  It was finished three days before the jacket traveled to Winterthur.  A special photo shoot was held to capture the objects together. 

The coif and forehead cloth will travel for special education events until they join the jacket in 2011.  One such event will be held at Rochester Institute of Technology on March 12th.  The general public is invited to attend a day of textiles and technology. 

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I hope you enjoyed the brief update on the Jacket project.  Hope to see you next week at the 'opening'. 
 
Tricia Wilson Nguyen
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