Canton Library To Celebrate Fashion Of Jane Austen

Canton Public Library

CANTON, CT — As part of its weeklong celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday, folks are invited to the Canton Public Library this weekend to learn about how her famous characters dressed.

On Saturday, Dec. 13, at 1 p.m., a library program will look at the wardrobes of some of Miss Austen’s most famous characters.

"Explore the silhouettes of the clothing worn by the ladies and gentlemen of the day, while learning about the accessories they would have used and the reasons behind their usage," wrote the library, located at 40 Dyer Ave., in an announcement.

" Together, we will travel through time to a long-ago era of opulence, social graces, and a gentler way of life."

This program will be presented by Karen (Ren) Antonowicz of Spirits of Fashion.

Ren follows her passion for historic costume by conducting fashion era presentations at libraries, senior centers, schools, historical societies, and historic homes.

Advance registration is appreciated for seating setup.

For more information and to register, click on this link.