Object Narratives:
Fur and Fashion in Seattle

Join Clara Berg, Collections Specialist for Costumes and Textiles at the Museum of History & Industry, for a presentation about the local history of fashionable fur.

Today, fur garments are sometimes considered controversial rather than chic, but fur was once a highly sought after symbol of status and style. In Seattle, fur was big business—trappers, farmers, furriers, auction houses, and retail stores all helped supply Seattleites with everything from full-length coats to delicate fur trims. Learn about the history of the local fur business and what wearing fur meant to style in the area.

Object Narratives is a multi-part series that introduces visitors to the historical and cultural contexts of objects included in Ann Hamilton: the common S E N S E. Hear from different presenters at each session and explore the expanded narratives around the objects that have informed Hamilton's exhibition from the collections of the Henry, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, and the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.