Who Wore It Best? Dating Photographs from Clothes, by Shelly Gayler-Smith (MCGS Monthly Meeting)
Topic Description: Do you have family photos with no names or dates and you have no idea where to begin? Come and learn how to spot fashion context clues that may help you put a name to unidentified family members or help you organize your photos chronologically. This visually stimulating presentation will discuss men's and women's fashion trends in America spanning 1840-1920.
About the Speaker: Shelley Gayler-Smith is a Certified Archivist and holds additional certifications through the Society of American Archivists. She also holds a Master of Library Science degree from Texas Woman’s University. Shelley is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, and the MCGS.