CLM Fall 2018

CHARLOTTE EAST
HISTORICAL STYLE
at the Charlotte Museum of History
TEXT BY RICHARD PATTISON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GERIN CHOINIERE
We've all been told there's nothing new under the
sun, but were that totally true, this existence would
be quite a boring one. So let's agree to the real truth
that changing a detail or two in what has been
before will result in something that truly is new
under the sun. In the world of style, subtle changes
in design, innovation or improvements in quality
can, in fact, create newness.
This newness is perfectly illustrated in Herno's
down-filled red jacket, as shown here modeled by
Emily. The almost weightless quality of this piece is
a result of Herno's innovative methods of removing
the quill of each and every feather, of creating super
lightweight zippers and of using a paper-thin yet
sturdy outer shell. Similarly, Barba's luxurious
leather baseball jacket, as worn by Luke in these
images, is crafted from supple lamb suede that is
extremely light and durable. Its knitted cuffs, waistband
and collar are tastefully tailored in navy blue to
add a certain sense of style to a classic design. Even
the lining, made of a lightweight striped flannel
men's suiting fabric and unseen by everyone but the
wearer, adds to the unique quality of this remarkable
piece of outerwear.
These and many other innovations are to be
found in the pieces shown in this article, so artfully
photographed at the Charlotte Museum of History,
an apt setting that illustrates the truth that although
there may not really be anything new under the sun,
there's always a fresh way of looking at it.
CELEBRATE CHARLOTTE’S 250TH BIRTHDAY AT
THE CHARLOTTE MUSEUM OF HISTORY
The story of how this Native American territory
became a colonial outpost, a new American city, a
place of thriving commerce, and finally the metropolitan
city we see today should not be forgotten.
The Charlotte Museum of History is proud to be
the steward of the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite
and to preserve and share this treasure with local
students and the visiting public. As the only home in
our area that was built before the American
Revolution, when Charlotte was still our Queen, we
hope you will visit this very special cultural and
community cornerstone.
The Charlotte Museum of History is located at
3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215. Visit
charlottemuseum.org for more information.
“... you kind of believe there's nothing
new under the sun, but there's always a
fresh way of looking at something.”
– Jacki Weaver
THE ROCK HOUSE
The Revolutionary War-era home of Hezekiah
Alexander was built in 1774, and the two-story
stone house is the oldest surviving structure in
Mecklenburg County. The house is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
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