Peachy at The Met: New Exhibition at Metropolitan Museum Explores Three Centuries of Worldwide Textile Trade September 16, 2013–January 5, 2014 Our Coverage Sponsored by Maine Woolens
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Global trade today is not like it was in its inaugural stages, where great attention to detail was employed in tandem with enormous amounts of craftsmanship. International trade was a new and exciting concept, and newly discovered sea routes connected Europe to the rest of the world, enabling this wonderful concept of a global trading community. Anyone that has liked to shop since 1500 can see why this is important...
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You'll want to spend some time watching the slides on the Maritime Trade Routes from 1500-1800 by the European countries that were colonizing the world at the time. It's so interesting to see how trade developed, and this is found on the immediate left as soon as you enter the exhibit. It takes about three minutes and is well-worth your time.
Textiles were status symbols of their owners; it advertised their sophistication and knowledge of the wider world. The attention to detail throughout this exhibit is in a word extraordinary, even without considering the age of the textiles you view but when you account for that as well you will be simply amazed. The colors are brilliant especially considering their age. Everything The Met does is absolutely exquisite and this is just another fine example of why we are committed to telling you about everything they do.
This was not entirely international-we see the work of the Philadelphia textile master John Hewson (was he related to Bono? Real name-Paul Hewson, we believe.)
We loved seeing the dresses from France circa 1730s, restyled circled 1770s, textile likely Dutch borrowed from the MFA in Boston (Elizabeth Day McCormick collection), who we will be featuring as well now:
The mid 18th century view of the world from Versailles (Louis XVI) was our favorite part of the exhibit capturing the majesty of each of the four continents via personification: Americas, Africa, Europe and Asia. Also the chandelier is amazing in this room.
Calico great John Munns from Crayford, Kent circa 1770 will impress you with one of the eleven surviving curtains with crispness of copper plate printed patterning.
There's nothing we could say that would eclipse the visuals you'll encounter at this exhibit which will wow you in a huge way if you have appreciation for both history and beauty.
Interwoven Globe: The Worldwide Textile Trade: 1500 to 1800 is a total must-see at The Met and we highly recommend it!
