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    Recovering the Past: The Upholstery Trade in Colonial Philadelphia

    Recovering the Past: The Upholstery Trade in Colonial Philadelphia

    Presented by Betsy Ross House at Betsy Ross House

    February 17-May 14, 2010


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    Did you know that Betsy Ross was not a seamstress, but an upholsterer? Learn all about how Betsy and husband John made their living at the Betsy Ross House’s new exhibit: Recovering the Past: The Upholstery Trade in Colonial Philadelphia. Learn about the colonial upholsterer’s many skills; see historic tools of the trade; investigate common 18th century fabrics up close and learn the meanings of textile terms like damask and linsey-woolsey.


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        Betsy Ross House

        239 Arch Street
        Philadelphia, PA 19106

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      • Admission Info

        Tickets: FREE

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        February 17-May 14, 2010

        Times:
        10 am

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