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Material Movement: Interpreting Letty Esherick's Textiles Through Interdisciplinary Material Culture Research

Authors
  • Sophia Gupman
  • Kelly Cobb (University of Delaware)

Abstract

This interdisciplinary case study explores the textile legacy of Letty Esherick (1889–1975) through the close analysis and reinterpretation of a handwoven wool and linen vest. As part of the 2025 University of Delaware Interdisciplinary Material Culture Research Cohort (IMCRC), undergraduate researchers collaborated with research faculty to investigate the garment's structure, symbolism, and potential for embodied design.

Keywords: Embodied aesthetics, Making-centered pedagogy, Material Culture, Textile process

How to Cite:

Gupman, S. & Cobb, K., (2025) “Material Movement: Interpreting Letty Esherick's Textiles Through Interdisciplinary Material Culture Research”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 82(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.22047

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Published on
2025-12-18

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