When Paul, Sarah, Rachel, or any Revere found a tear in their clothing, what did they do next? Today’s guest, Emily Whitted, is examining early American textile repair for her dissertation. Her research touches on cultural, economic, and military history and has brought her into the collections of a wide range of museums. To finish out Season 5 of Revere House Radio, interpreters Derek and Greg discuss some of the details that help them and our visitors see Paul Revere as a real person. 

• Some information on our Facebook page about the sampler made by Revere’s great-granddaughter 
• Book: The Needle’s Eye: Women and Work in the Age of Revolution, by Marla Miller (2006) 
• Explore the University of Rhode Island’s textile collection online 
• A brief summary of different ways the Revere House has been used over the years

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