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From Convent to Museum: The Renovation Story
The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose members are commonly known as the Sisters of Loretto, is a Roman Catholic congregation founded in France in 1609. In 1847, the Loretto Sisters arrived in Canada and by 1856 they had established a convent in Guelph, located on “Catholic Hill” near to the Church of…
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Unmentionables and Under Things
Throughout the twentieth century, the design of undergarments offered a mix of durability, comfort, and aesthetic appeal. As hemlines rose, women had new choices in stockings, knickerbockers, girdles, and brassieres. Men’s smalls led to long johns and eventually to the jock strap that coincided with the invention of the bicycle. Undergarments, originally unseen and unmentionable,…
Find out more »Revelations from the Collection
A revealing look, through photography, at selected artifacts from the collections featuring ordinary objects made extraordinary.
Find out more »Brewing Changes Guelph
Label illustration and design: Lind Design Reception: Friday, September 28 | 6:30 PM Brewing Changes Guelph examines the social and economic importance of brewing beer in the Royal City and the changes brought about by the rise, fall and resurrection of Guelph breweries. Whether one has worked in the brewing industry or has never tasted…
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