The Putnam County Public Library District invites the public to attend The Life Cycle of Clothing, an engaging presentation at the Granville Branch on Thursday, September 25th, at 6:00 p.m.

Step back in time and discover how much care and effort Americans in the 19th century devoted to making and maintaining their wardrobes. This program will explore the complete life cycle of clothing in the 1800s—how garments were made, mended, remade, washed, and eventually recycled. Attendees will also enjoy a close look at fascinating historic garments and artifacts from the Illinois State Museum’s collections.
Following the presentation, participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own experiences with sewing, mending, washing, or recycling clothing — and compare them with practices of the past, share family memories of how earlier generations cared for their clothing, and consider today’s attitudes toward “fast fashion” and the growing movement to repair rather than discard clothing.

This program is made possible by Illinois Humanities, with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy Demands Wisdom, the Illinois General Assembly through the Illinois Arts Council Agency, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations.

The event will be held at the Granville Branch, 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, Illinois. For more information, please contact the Granville Branch at 815-339-2038.