Dressed for History Exhibition Tour with
Fashion Historian Ivan Sayers
Photo Credit: Rebecca Blissett
Join fashion historian Ivan Sayers, as he guides us through remarkable and rare collections of women’s fashion from 1750 to 2000 in the Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter exhibition.
Ivan’s collection is one of four featured in the exhibition along with Claus Jahnke, Melanie Talkington and the members of the BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC). The Museum of Vancouver has invited these collectors to share their deep knowledge of costume history by showcasing pieces from their collections. Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter makes the case that fashion and costumes are significant and enduring expressions of personal identity and of political and social change. This exhibition confirms Vancouver as home to world-class costume interpreters, collectors and historians.
Date: Thursday, May 11, 2023
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tickets: $25 General Admission, $15 Seniors (65+), MOV Members, Students (with ID)
A service fee, processing fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales.
There will be more tours with Ivan throughout the year. Spots are limited – register early! Masks, while not required are recommended.
Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for the tour. Meeting point will be at the MOV gift shop.
Photo Credit: Rebecca Blissett
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Meet Your Tour Guide!
Ivan Sayers
Ivan Sayers began as a volunteer at the Museum of Vancouver in 1970 and served as Curator of history from 1976-1990. He now works as an independent costume and textile researcher and museum consultant. Sayers’ extensive collection of historic garments and fashion publications, which focus on men’s, women’s and children’s fashionable, occupational and recreational clothing, date circa 1690 to the present day.
Sayers is a popular speaker and has received several awards including a Distinguished Service Award from the BC Museums Association, an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, a BC Achievement Award, and the designation Curator Emeritus by the Museum of Vancouver. He is currently the Honorary Curator of the BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC).
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