A lining to a garment supports and improves the experience of wearing it andextends its life, and is symbolic of the way in which women's work supports,enhances and improves the quality of life for people around them.
The lining on this coat is used as an allegory to the consequences of my Mother'swork. The wooden spoon used by my Mother, has a worn edge and is warped, from being immersed in boiling jam, during her 42 years of marriage. Over this time, she made 3,200lbs of jam for the benefit of her family. While the coat is being worn, the high quality lining is unseen but supportive. When the coat is removed, the lining is visible and gives voice to both the volume of workcompleted and the impact upon the implement used.
The silk satin lining of this 1960s original coat is designed to give feelings of warmth and affection towards all women who are remembered and recognised for their role in supporting their families.
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| My Mother's Work - Supportive |
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