Civil
War Fashion "On the Home Front" On the Home Front: Civil War Fashions and Domestic
Life is now on display at the the Kent State University Museum through Aug. 26, 2012. The exhibit focuses on the daily life
and experiences of the American civilian population during the Civil War and the years immediately following.
Civil War Fashion: King Cotton A segment of the video tour of the KSU
Museum exhibit "On the Home Front" narrated by the curator, Sara Hume. This segment focuses on the use of cotton
in fashions of the 1860s.
Civil War Fashion:
Foundations A segment of the video tour of the KSU Museum exhibit "On the Home Front."
This segment focuses on the undergarments worn during the 1860s including corsets, crinolines and drawers.
Civil War Fashion: Military Influence A segment of the video tour of
the KSU Museum exhibit "On the Home Front." This segment focuses on the influence of military uniforms on women
and children's fashion, and on men's ready to wear garments.
Civil
War Fashion: Pattern, Color, Trim
A segment of the video tour of the KSU Museum exhibit "On
the Home Front." This segment discusses the popular fabrics and trims used in fashion of the 1860s.
Civil
War Fashion: Memories and Mementos A segment from the video tour of the KSU Museum exhibit "On
the Home Front." This segment focuses on sentimental souvenirs including photographs and hair jewelry.
Civil
War Fashion: Outerwear A segment of the video gallery tour for the KSU Museum exhibit "On
the Home Front." This segment examines women's outerwear of the 1860s.
