Augsburg Textile Museum

Visiting the State Textile and Industry Museum in Augsburg was an incredible experience. I especially enjoyed seeing the exhibit displaying the history of women's clothing for the past 200 years. I was shocked by the grusomeness of the corset and how it irreparably damaged the bodies of women starting from their childhood. I really enjoyed how our guide pointed out the early links between women's clothing and their independence. The idea that a woman's corset and dress would render her unable to use the bathroom or sit properly without assistance was horrifying. When the patriarchy is so pervasive that even a woman's clothes are meant to literally disable her, you know there's a problem. Overall, seeing the progression of dresses was a very effective learning experience and provided a unique glimpse at the standing of women in those times.