Beverly Gordon
Expert on the meanings of textiles, dress, material culture, and the designed environment.
Professor emerita, design studies School of Human Ecology Work: 608-262-2659 — Home and cell phones available upon request bgordon@wisc.edu
Topics
- History of textiles and fashion — worldwide
- Interpreting material culture; meanings of objects in our lives
- Approaches to sustainable design and design thinking
Achievements
- Author, "Textiles: The Whole Story: Uses, Meanings, Significance" (AKA, "The Fiber of Our Lives: Why Textiles Matter")
- Author, book on charity bazaars and women's fundraising
- Past president, Textile Society of America
- Recipient, UW-Madison Vilas Associate and Kellett Awards