Attributed to Faith Trumbull (1743–1775), Overmantel, Connecticut, probably Lebanon, 1754. Silk thread, mica, and gouache on silk, 23 1/8 × 54 in. Connecticut Museum of Culture and History.
Featuring spectacular examples of needlework and other ornamental arts made by American girls in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, "Locating Girlhood: Place and Identity in Early American 'Schoolgirl' Art" at the American Folk Art Museum sheds new light on a rich but understudied genre, offering one of the most significant presentations on the subject in recent memory. Curators will offer a virtual tour of the exhibition.
| Venue: | American Folk Art Museum |
| Starts: | October 14, 2026 |
| Ends: | October 14, 2026 |
Cost: Free with registration
