February 22: Talk at the Textile Museum-History of Fashion.

The Textile Museum is located at 55 Centre Avenue.

"Bind or Breathe: The Great Corset Debate"  will survey the evolution of corsets and binding from its beginnings through the early twentieth century. It will also examine the role of the corset in fashion and culture along with the nineteenth century debate surrounding its use.

Dawna Pym, received a degree in Fashion from Ryerson University and has studied art history at the University of Toronto. She has taught for 20 years in the Education Programs department of the Royal Ontario Museum, specializing in costume history as well as teaching at the International Academy of Design & Technology for 13 years.  She has also taught fashion history at The Chang School at Ryerson University and Seneca College. Dawna has created and presented a variety of programs/lectures for the ROM's programs department and written an Edu Kit School Case titled " World Garments" for Outreach & Traveling Exhibits.  Dawna is also a member of the executive of the Costume Society of Ontario.

Register for this event here: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22E4D7DMDCH