Dressing Manifest Destiny: Men’s Clothing in America 1800-1850, an exhibit from Historical Society collections, opens in the restored 1730 Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House Saturday July 31st from 1-3pm. Refreshments will be served. Click here to view the invitation.
Dressing Manifest Destiny examines changes in men’s clothing during a time when masculine dress began to resemble what is worn formally today. The exhibit showcases some of the finest pieces of early 19th century men’s clothing and accessories in the collections. Articles on display range from working clothing, formal wear, and military dress. Images include daguerretypes and portraiture reflecting men’s dress of the time. Curated by NHS summer interns Matthew Keagle and Charlotte Wolfe.
The Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House is located in the Newport Historical Society headquarters building at 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI.
Exhibit hours after the 31st are M-F 11-3; admission is by donation.