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Threads of Legacy: Treasures from Our Roots

Join us in experiencing our exhibit Treasures from Our Roots, a testament of family heirlooms and sentimental pieces that showcase rich culture and family heritage. Explore the family ties that intertwine our vastly different pieces. In this exhibit, we have on display not only what is visible to the eye but also a connection to the way in which family influences and shapes fashion. As you go through our exhibit notice the different textures and colours of the pieces. Take a closer look at the work that went into creating each object on display. In this collection that we have put together, we have an amber ring passed down from mother to daughter, a Cultivo de la vida dress crafted by a grandmother for her granddaughter, a Chunni (Scarf) given to me by my mother. A gho (Bhutanese Men’s National Dress) that was given to me by my grandfather. These pieces are linked in an exhibit that honours the lasting bonds of family, heritage, and culture through heirlooms that tell stories across generations. Let our display remind us of the things that truly bind us together, family history, and the legacies we continue to shape.

Gold Chain and Heart Necklace

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  • Item
  • Nov. 16, 2024
  • Part of Humber Fashion Collection

"chain from mejuri
other piece not sure "
In Canada
accessory ; jewlery
A thin gold chain with a 3D gold heart (not attached). The chain is a gold chain with mini gold spheres around the chain.

Echos of Her

Echo’s of Her is an exploration of a feminine experience. This exhibit features a curated selection of personal belongings, each filled with a unique story and emotional resonance. As visitors journey through the exhibit, they are invited to step into the world of femininity, to glimpse their life through their possessions. The white dress whispers of youthful dreams, the ring speaks of love and devotion, the maxi dress evokes images of carefree summer days, and the trinket dish overflows with memories waiting to be unearthed. Ultimately, Echo’s of Her is an invitation to reflect on the lives of those we love, to cherish the memories we share, and to find solace in the enduring power of connection.

Retro Radiance

This exhibit honors the beauty and significance of cherished garments and jewelry passed down through generations of women. Each piece tells a unique story: a handmade sweater symbolizing warmth and care, a prom dress capturing youthful dreams, a mother’s necklace representing enduring family bonds, and a vintage dress with a matching coat from a grandmother, reflecting timeless elegance. Together, these items form a tapestry of memories and milestones, illustrating the strength, grace, and love that connect women across time.

Halfway There: A Journey of Attire

This exhibition explores the transformative power of clothing, from the grand gestures of a wedding dress to the intimate stories hidden in a simple sweater. Each garment is a chapter in a unique journey, a symbol of growth, love, and personal style. From vintage wedding accessories carrying the weight of history to beloved pants that have defied expectations, "Halfway There" celebrates the evolution of fashion and the stories they tell.

Inherited Pieces From Around The World

‘Inherited Pieces From Around The World’ cultivates assorted pieces that have personal significance to each of the curators of this exhibit. These items have a rich history as they all originated outside of Canada and as the name would suggest, they were collected from around the world. Whether they were brought over through immigration, importation, or general travel, these items were brought to Canada and reflect the diversity of Canada as a melting pot of cultures.

Pieces of the Past

Coloured image printed on vinyl. The background of the whole image is a blue and white mix. The right side of the image has green grass at the bottom. At the very right, there is a brown tree with green leaves are red apples within the leaves. To the left (beside the door cut out), there is a light brown brick building surrounded by a brown glow. From the brown brick building all the way to the left edge, there are blue, brown, beige, and brown mostly rectangular buildings across the lower half of the mural. In the centre of the mural between some of the buildings, there is one taller light brown building in a tall point with two globe like features - one about one-quarter of the way to the top and one about halfway down. The lower buildings are surrounded by a brown glow. In front of the buildings, is a dark blue section with a wavy edge in front of them and some wavy lines throughout. Within the dark blue section, there is a sailboat with a light grey rounded triangle base and two beige triangles pointing upwards on top. At the left edge of the page, there is a triangular brown section overlaying everything around it and above it at the top corner, there are two branches with multiple green leaves surrounded by a green glow.      

Carstens, Courtney

Monarda Fistulosa

Watercolour paint on a white sheet of paper. The painting is of an image of a multi-petaled flower. The petal has multiple skinny purple petals. At the base of the petals, are short green leaves. Below the flower head is a skinny straight green stem point down in about the middle of the page. On either side of the stem about half way down the stem are two green leaves. The leaves have darker green veins and points branching out on their sides. At the bottom right corner, there is a black maker’s mark. The whole painting is within a black frame.

Carstens, Courtney

Trillium Grandiflorum Var. Roseum

Watercolour paint on a white sheet of paper. The painting is of an image of a three-petaled flower and its leaves. The flower is in about the centre of the page near the top. The flower has dark pink petals with some white detailing and six yellowish small stems in the middle of the petals. In between the three petals, there are three small green leaves that have a white line down their centre. Below the flower head and small leaves, is a bit of darker green stem and three larger green leaves that mirror the small ones. Below these larger leaves is the rest of he darker green stem pointing to the bottom of the page. At the bottom right corner, there is a black maker’s mark. The whole painting is within a black frame.

Carstens, Courtney

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