Mid-18th-Century Style Wool Dyeing
The Henry Ford presents a mid-18th-century–style wool dyeing program on Saturday, October 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Greenfield Village in Dearborn. Learn how nature supplied a full range of colors and where those dyes came from in the 1700s.
Presenters from The Henry Ford dive into natural dyes through a colonial lens, showing how wool was colored in the 18th century and which plants and materials provided those hues. It’s an inviting way to explore historic techniques and experiment with the natural world.
Held at the McGuffey Schoolyard in Greenfield Village, Dearborn, running 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday.
Held at the McGuffey Schoolyard in Greenfield Village, Dearborn, running 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday.
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