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Guest curated by Kirstan Schamuhn
For women, finding a good set of pockets in clothing is similar to finding a needle in a haystack—but this pocket dilemma is not new. The exhibit traces issues of gender and fashion through to the mid-twentieth century, exploring how pockets became symbols of independence for women.
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Although Siksikaisitapi, Blackfoot people, did not sew pockets into their clothing, they did use personal bags and pouches to carry essential belongings.