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May
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May
30

Remaking History: Sewing a Women’s Bicycle Costume from an 1897 Pattern

Posted under Research by Marissa Croft

For National Bike Month, CHM research and insights analyst Marissa Croft writes about sewing a women’s bicycle costume using an 1897 pattern from the Abakanowicz Research Center.   Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer, do! I’m half crazy, all for the love of you! It won’t be a stylish marriage, I can’t afford a carriage, More

    May
    30
    May
    30

    Apportioning Rulers: The Secret to Scaling Historical Patterns

    Posted under Research by Marissa Croft

    A Tutorial on Using the National/Diamond Garment Cutter Systems Would you believe me if I told you that drafting custom patterns for historical clothing could be as easy as playing connect-the-dots? And that hundreds of these patterns are already available for free? Welcome to the world of pattern drafting manuals of the late 19th century! More

      April
      18
      April
      18

      Sakura and Shintō in Chicago

      Posted under Research by Guest Author

      The appearance of pink and white cherry blossoms in Chicago’s Jackson Park marks an end to winter and ushers in a long-awaited spring. In this blog post, CHM curatorial intern Eva Mazzeno talks about the history behind those trees and Chicago’s connections to Japan and Shintō.   Entrance to Garden of the Phoenix and cherry More

      April
      07
      April
      07

      Wesołego Alleluja: Holy Week and Easter in Chicago’s Polish Catholic Community

      Posted under Research by Rebekah Coffman

      CHM curator of religion and community history Rebekah Coffman talks about the significance of Easter and shares a brief history of Chicago’s Polish Catholic community. Easter Service at Holy Trinity Church, April 1988. CHM, ICHi-039082; Richard Younker, photographer For Roman Catholic and Protestant Christians, Easter is one of the central Christian holidays. It comes at More

      March
      21
      March
      21

      Ramadan Mubarak: Places of Prayer and Community Celebration

      Posted under Research by Rebekah Coffman

      CHM curator of religion and community history Rebekah Coffman talks about the significance of Ramadan and shares a brief history of Chicago’s Muslim communities. Sundown on March 23 marks the beginning of the Islamic month of Ramadan, a time of prayer, fasting, and personal and community reflection. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Hijri More

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