“Living in A Material World: The Fabric of Wrentham Lives” museum exhibit will be open two more days this fall: Sunday, November 3 from 1 to 4 p.m., and Wednesday, November 13, from 5 to 9 p.m. The exhibit is held at the Old Fiske Museum, 55 East St., Wrentham. Admission is free.

The Wrentham Historical Commission holds an archive of Wrentham artifacts, which includes clothing and other textiles that have been featured since June in the exhibit. More than twenty clothed mannequins and a loom form the centerpieces of the exhibition. Curated by Wrentham’s Cultural Council and Historical Commission, this exhibit investigates how people living in Wrentham obtained materials and created fabrics and clothing. It highlights fashion trends and what people in Wrentham wore, and how and where they wore it. From uniforms to swimsuits to wedding gowns to accessories, this collection tells the story of daily life in Wrentham. 

The Old Fiske Museum is jointly assigned to the Wrentham Cultural Council and the Wrentham Historical Commission. Each group has their own mission. The Historical Commission is primarily focused on collecting and preserving town history. The Cultural Council’s primary focus is administering state grants for arts and humanities-related programs and is currently accepting applications for new committee members. 

Questions about the exhibition or the Cultural Council? Email [email protected].