The Klondike Gold Rush reshaped Seattle, including its fledgling clothing and retail industry. Today, Seattle is booming again.

How is the tech industry changing and influencing fashion—and what parallels might there be in the city’s past?

Explore this tale of two Gold Rushes with MOHAI’s Clothing and Textile Specialist, Clara Berg.

Member Happy Hour
Wednesday, September 12, 6—8:30 pm
Free for MOHAI members. Not a member? Join today!
MOHAI members planning to attend MOHAI Fashion Lecture: Seattle Fashion in Boom Times are invited to a member-only pre-lecture Happy Hour with refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres.

Sign Language Interpretation is available upon request. Please contact programs@mohai.org two weeks prior to the program in order to request an ASL interpreter.

A limited number of FM system and neck loop Assistive Listening Devices are available for this program. To reserve an ALS, please contact the Public Programs Department at programs@mohai.org.

Location: MOHAI

Cost: $10 for MOHAI members / $15 general public