Photos: Hangers for history

Kelsy Sinelnikov, the collections manager at Historic Northampton, works with other members of the Thimble Club making padded hangers for historic clothing collections. “We have a ways to go,” said Lynne Bassett, a museum consultant in historic textiles, noting that about 1,000 hangers are needed. The project is funded through a Community Preservation Act grant from the city of Northampton.

Kelsy Sinelnikov, the collections manager at Historic Northampton, works with other members of the Thimble Club making padded hangers for historic clothing collections. “We have a ways to go,” said Lynne Bassett, a museum consultant in historic textiles, noting that about 1,000 hangers are needed. The project is funded through a Community Preservation Act grant from the city of Northampton. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Betsy Stone and Sheree Brown, volunteers and members of the Thimble Club at Historic Northampton, work with other members of the Thimble Club making padded hangers for historic clothing collection. “We have a ways to go,” said Lynne Bassett, a museum consultant in historic textiles, noting that about 1,000 hangers are needed. The project is funded through a Community Preservation Act grant from the city of Northampton.

Betsy Stone and Sheree Brown, volunteers and members of the Thimble Club at Historic Northampton, work with other members of the Thimble Club making padded hangers for historic clothing collection. “We have a ways to go,” said Lynne Bassett, a museum consultant in historic textiles, noting that about 1,000 hangers are needed. The project is funded through a Community Preservation Act grant from the city of Northampton. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Published: 04-22-2024 2:41 PM

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