This event is in the past.It took place on May 7, 2026 at Museum of the City of New York.
Educational TalkEducational TalkDiscover how America's first president dressed for power. Fashion historian Summer Anne Lee and Met tailor Philip De Paola explore Washington's wardrobe as political strategy, featuring a painstaking recreation of his 1789 inaugural ball suit: patriotism meets elegance in silk and broadcloth.
Fashion history lecture
18th century menswear
Expert-led talk
Historical recreation
Tips
🧥see the recreated 1789 inaugural suit
🎟️advance registration encouraged
Fashion of the Founding Fathers: George Washington
East Harlem
Educational TalkEducational TalkDiscover how America's first president dressed for power. Fashion historian Summer Anne Lee and Met tailor Philip De Paola explore Washington's wardrobe as political strategy, featuring a painstaking recreation of his 1789 inaugural ball suit: patriotism meets elegance in silk and broadcloth.
Fashion history lecture
18th century menswear
Expert-led talk
Historical recreation
Tips
🧥see the recreated 1789 inaugural suit
🎟️advance registration encouraged
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