History Bites | Holiday Fashion Through the Years

Do you ever wonder what people wore for their holiday celebrations in the Victorian Era? How did the styles change in the 20th century? Join fashion historian Karen (Ren) Antonowicz as we travel through the 19th and 20th centuries to discover which fashions were popular and how clothing and accessories were worn during the holiday seasons of the past.

Free with Museum admission. Snacks and refreshments provided. Please feel free to bring your own lunch.

About the Speaker

Karen (Ren) Antonowicz received her Master’s Degree in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design, with a concentration in Historic Costume & Textiles from the University of RI. She then taught History of Fashion and other courses full-time at the college level for 13 years, and taught part-time in the CE Program at the RI School of Design. In the meantime, Ren and her husband, Mike, opened Nostalgia Antiques & Collectibles, a 3-floor co-op located on historic Wickenden St. in Providence, RI and ran the business for five years. Ren continues to follow her passion for historic costume by conducting fashion era presentations, such as “The Fashions of Downton Abbey” at libraries, senior centers, schools, historical societies, and historic homes.

Generously sponsored by Cindy Raney & Team.