| Janet L. Stofferan, M.S. |
Assistant Professor, Textiles & ClothingNFA 455 Tele: 688-5196 Email: janet.stofferan@sdstate.edu Education 33 Credits toward Ph.D., Iowa State in Textiles, History of Technology 1986, 1987-88 M.S. University of TN, Knoxville, Textiles, Minor in Cooperative Extension Education, 1972 B.S. South Dakota State University, Home Economics, 1966 Research Construction techniques of mid to late 19th Century antique clothing. 19th & 20th Century buttons. Victorian Mourning Customs. Black Glass and Victorian Metal buttons from Dona Brown Button Collection. Teaching Experience Workshop, Conservation and care of vintage and antique clothing. Workshops on late 19th Century historical costume reproduction. Selected Organizations/Appointments Costume Society of America Osceola County Historical Society (Iowa), member and museum Curator,McCallum Museum, Osceola County Historical Society National Button Society Iowa Museum Association Iowa State Historical Society Papers Presented Region III, CSA Annual Meeting, 2002, "Buttons as a Decorative Touch" Exhibitions Co-produced an exhibit with Dr. April Brooks, associate professor of History and Director, Women's Studies Program, "The Wonderful World of Buttons: Selections from the Dona Brown Collection" |
