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The Mantuamaker is coming to Pottstown.
On Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 11:00am to 3:00pm, historic Pottsgrove Manor will host a living history program, “A Visit from the Mantuamaker.”
As a wealthy family, the Pottses would have likely hired a professional “mantuamaker”—that is a
dressmaker— to cut out, fit, and sew gowns for Mrs. Potts and her daughters.
In this program, the Manor’s staff and volunteers will demonstrate the process of creating a gown from scratch, as well as other aspects of sewing and tailoring colonial garments.
They will also be dressed in reproduction 18th-century clothing, giving visitors an up-close look at the fashion of the era.
Visitors of all ages can try their hand at some of the needlework techniques and play dress-up in replica 18th-century clothing.
This program is being held in conjunction with the Manor’s current exhibit of both reproduction and original 18th-century garments, “To the Manor Worn: Clothing the 18th-Century Household,” which can be toured on the hour during the program.
There is a suggested donation of $2 per person for this program.
The museum shop will also be open throughout the event and will be having a special one-day-only sale—10% off all sewing-related items.
The clothing exhibit can also be toured during regular museum hours through Nov. 2, Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Tours are given on the hour.
The clothing exhibit can also be toured during regular museum hours through Nov. 2, Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Tours are given on the hour.
The last tour of the day begins at 3 p.m.
The site is closed Mondays and major holidays. Groups of ten or more should pre-register by calling 610-326-4014.
Pottsgrove Manor is located at 100 West King Street near the intersection of King Street and Route 100, just off Route 422.
Pottsgrove Manor is operated by Montgomery County under the direction of the Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites Division of the Assets and Infrastructure Department.
For more information, call 610-326-4014, or visit the website at www.montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor.
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