Happenings in and around the Capital Area

In the May 7, 2023 Life & Arts Section of the Sunday Gazette, there was an article about a current exhibit at the Albany Institute of History & Art.  The show is titled "It's a Wrap: 200 Years of Outerwear".  The exhibit includes Gilded Age evening wraps, Victorian capes, Shaker cloaks, smart men's and women's suits from the 1900's as well a 1980 Lake Placid Olympic outfit.  Mentioned specifically is a coat and gown made by African American dressmaker Anabel Heath who lived in Albany.

The exhibit also includes coats and hats made with exotic animal furs prior to the passage of the Endangered Species Act in 1973.

The exhibit is on view until August 6.  Hours of operation are 10 to 5 from Wednesday to Saturday, noon to 5 on Sunday.  Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors.  More information can be found on the Institute's website at https://www.albanyinstitute.org.