It is hard to overstate the role of textiles in early American life. Whether making or purchasing cloth, textiles drove America’s preCivil War economy. This presentation on 19th century cloth and clothing production includes details on textiles in preCivil War Illinois life, cotton’s place in the 19th century American economy, and the rise of the ready to wear clothing industry. Presented by Erika Holst.

This event is being produced by the Des Plaines History Center in partnership with Illinois Humanities. The Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau invites Illinois authors, artists, and educators to share their expertise and enthusiasm with people throughout the state, enabling local nonprofit organizations to present freeadmission cultural programs of high quality to their communities for a modest fee.

This program is also free thanks to generous sponsorship from Village Bank & Trust.

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