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Manuscript Studies Interest Group: Fashion

For the Manuscript Studies Interest Group on October 15, we'll investigate historical fashion from around the world. Hope to see you there!

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October 15, 2026, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Kislak Center Vitale II, Rm 623, 6th Floor
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Open to the Public
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Hosted by: SIMS and Kislak Center

Photo of a page from a manuscript featuring two men dressed in high 16th century fashion

The Manuscript Studies Interest Group (MSIG) is a regular meeting for people who want to get up close and personal with a variety of handwritten objects. We explore and celebrate the diversity of manuscript traditions from across time periods and geographical areas – Penn’s collections are especially strong with materials from the Middle East and Southeast Asia, but we have plenty from Western Europe as well. We welcome everyone—undergraduate, graduate students, staff and faculty alike—to contribute their insights, share their work, and share the joy of manuscripts. Together, we strive to make the study of manuscripts an inspiring experience.

On October 15, we'll investigate historical fashion from around the world. Hope to see you there!

Registration is not required. Drop in any time between 2 and 3:45pm!

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