Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences - Drafting and Plain Dressmaking Part 3

Mary Brooks Picken, a pioneer in domestic arts, established the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences and made significant contributions to fashion education, including teaching at Columbia University. Her expertise encompasses dress, fabric, design, and sewing, and she played a crucial role as one of the founding directors of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, highlighting her influence in the fashion industry and education.