Going to the Source | Pocahontas & Art as a Primary Source

In today’s video let’s get a glimpse into how our historic tailors use period illustrations as primary sources when they are building our historic garments.

This portrait is the only known portrait of Pocahontas from life, and was created in 1616 in England by the Dutch engraver, Simon van de Passe. The engraving has been the model for many of Pocahontas’s later portraits. https://encyclopediavirginia.org/18hp...

The dress featured in this video will be on display May 11, 2024 to December 1, 2024 as part of our next Special Exhibition presenting Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design. The exhibition will explore costume design, historical clothing and research behind the design. Two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter’s work in film and television has spanned generations. https://www.jyfmuseums.org/events/spe...