# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Federalist Fathers and Republican Mothers: The Fashions of John and Abigail Adams
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The end of the 18th century witnessed turmoil and revolution not only in governments and economies, but also in fashion. In this talk, local textile expert Lynne Zacek Bassett will discuss the fashions of John (1735–1826) and Abigail Adams (1744–1818), their family and their associates, using portraits, images of period clothing, and period prints—but mostly, the wonderfully opinionated descriptions of fashion offered by John and Abigail Adams in their correspondence.

Lynne Zacek Bassett is an independent scholar specializing in historic fashion and textiles. From 1995‒2000 she was the curator of textiles and fine arts at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Since going independent, Lynne has undertaken a number of large projects, including award-winning exhibitions and publications. Her contribution to the field of historic fashion and textiles has been recognized by the American Antiquarian Society, the Massachusetts Historical Society, Historic New England, and the International Quilt Study Center, which have all elected her to membership in their honorary or advisory societies.

 This program is free and registration is not required.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmer/federalist-fathers-and-republican-mothers-the-fashions-of-john-and-abigail-adams/200030449659152
- **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Palmer
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1455 N Main St, Palmer, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01069
- **lat**: 42.15855
- **long**: -72.33044
- **full address**: 1455 N Main St, Palmer, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01069

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Federalist Fathers and Republican Mothers: The Fashions of John and Abigail Adams being held?
  - **A:** Federalist Fathers and Republican Mothers: The Fashions of John and Abigail Adams takes place on Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm at 1455 N Main St, Palmer, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01069.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Federalist Fathers and Republican Mothers: The Fashions of John and Abigail Adams?
  - **A:** Federalist Fathers and Republican Mothers: The Fashions of John and Abigail Adams is organized by Palmer Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Federalist Fathers and Republican Mothers: The Fashions of John and Abigail Adams is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Palmer, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Federalist Fathers and Republican Mothers: The Fashions of John and Abigail Adams sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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