Researching Costume and Fashion History

Tuesday, June 9, 2009
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Classrooms, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 5th Avenue and 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788 (directions)

Fashion, costume, and dress materials at NYPL include popular fashion magazines; rare 18th- and 19th-century publications; and important plate and pattern books. This class highlights the collection’s strengths and introduces research techniques ranging from use of the online catalog and electronic databases to image research.

Cost:  Free

Program Information:
Celeste Bartos Education Center
These programs are free and open to the public, and are presented in the Library's South Court (enter from Astor Hall). Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms will be opened 10 minutes prior to the class beginning. For questions, send an e-mail to SouthCourt@nypl.org or call (212) 930-9284.