The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum hosts its annual Tea On Sunday, November 13, 2-4 p.m at 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT, entitled, Fashion Influencers Throughout History: Social Tea.
Co-Chair of LMMM Trustees Pam Murrin and Victoria Vandammthis event features a luxurious whirlwind of delicious refreshments, a silent auction, a hat contest and a fascinating lecture by an award-winning scholar and author Kathleen Craughwell-Varda. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and tickets are $60 for members and $65 for non-members, which can be purchased online at www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com.
“This event is a unique way to enjoy the museum, spend a fun and informative Sunday afternoon, and do something for a truly special cause,” said co-chair Pam Murrin, who spoke enthusiastically about “experiencing a community engagement historical.” Grand Home, share a cultural moment about fashion and women influential, and enjoy fine refreshments donated by our generous network of supporters.”
Ms. Varda will introduce attendees to American fashion icons and current influencers who have shaped American style now and through the centuries. With no monarchy to emulate, Americans have long been attracted to women who possessed style, charisma, and grace. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis possessed these qualities in abundance. This presentation, titled “Looking for Jackie: American Fashion Icons,” offers an examination of American women who were the “Jackies” of their era, women who have had a similar influence on American fashion since the 19th century. The talk will show how these women’s distinctive personal styles captured the imagination of the American public and influenced popular fashion.
Kathleen Craughwell-Varda is a museum consultant in New York and Connecticut with more than 30 years of experience specializing in historical textiles. She earned an MA in Costume History from New York University in association with the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. She lectures extensively on costume and textile history and conservation, and has written articles on women’s history for several exhibition catalogues. Ms. Varda is currently the Director of Conservation ConneCTion, a Connecticut State Library program focused on preserving Connecticut’s cultural collections by identifying and developing a statewide plan for collections care needs and providing learning opportunities for collections institutions.
The museum’s tea is in part generously sponsored by M&T Bank and bigelow tea, with tea catering courtesy of celebrations. The 2022 season is made possible in part by CT Humanities with generous support Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut state legislature; Founding sponsors of LMMM: The estate of Mrs. Cynthia Clark BrownPatrons of the LMMM tour: The Sealark Foundation; and LMMM’s 2022 Season Distinguished Benefactors: the city of Norwalk, The Maurice Goodman Foundation and Lockwood-Mathews Foundation, Inc. For more information on tours and programs visit www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or call 203-838-9799.
