We are grateful for generous support from


The CMCS Unidel Fund for Material Culture Studies

The Department of English

The Center for Global and Area Studies

The Department of Anthropology

The Faculty Senate Committee on Cultural Activities and Public Events

The Interdisciplinary Humanities Research Center (IHRC)

The Center for Historic Architecture & Design

The Hagley Museum & Library

The Department of Art History

The Winterthur Program in American Material Culture

The Department of Art Conservation

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies

The Delaware Environmental Institute (DENIN)


The organizers wish to thank Kelly O’Rourke, Event Coordinator for the College of Arts & Sciences, without whose hard work the symposium would not be possible.

We are also deeply thankful to Linda Bornemann, Christy Boylan, Juliana Jones-Beaton, and Kevin Shortall, whose support has been invaluable.