Karen M. Depauw

About the Author

Karen M. Depauw is an author and specialist in the care, preservation, and presentation of historic clothing. Her work helps readers understand how garments can be protected, interpreted, and thoughtfully displayed for museums, archives, historical organizations, and private collections. With a practical and attentive approach, she connects material knowledge with the broader stories clothing can tell about people, communities, and the past. Depauw is the author of The Care and Display of Historic Clothing (American Association for State and Local History), a useful resource for anyone engaged with historic dress and textile collections.