Dress in the Paintings of William Merritt Chase

The range of subject matter found in Chase’s paintings gives us a broad look at the fashionable world of late 19th- and early 20th-century New York. See how formal portraits and intimate scenes of daily life illustrate the changes in fashion during a period when public life, outerwear, and sportswear for both men and women became more common. Pamela Parmal, Chair and David and Roberta Logie Curator of Textile and Fashion Arts Tuesday, November 15, 2016