Trick or Treat: The History of Halloween Costumes

Something wicked this way comes!  This week we take a dive into the early influences of Halloween (or All Hallows’ Eve), how costuming evolved, how they can be used as a snapshot of time and the history of trick or treating.  Friend of the podcast & historian Dr. Nick Ellsworth returns to shed some light about the institution of Halloween in the United States.Become a subscriber to support the podcast & access bonus episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silhouettes/subscribeThanks for listening, and stay spooky everyone.Follow the show on Instagram @Sillhouettespodcast for more updates. x Become an aCast+ subscriber to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: https://plus.acast.com/s/silhouettes-a-fashion-history-podcast-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to Silhouettes: A Fashion History Podcast all about the importance of the clothes we wear. From Corsets to Suits of Armour, Hawaiian Shirts to Wedding Dresses, fashion has defined culture since the dawn of time. At Silhouettes, we delve deep into the culture of fashion, the ways it has framed our world, and how it has defined the human experience. After all, the story of fashion tells the story of the world. Join the Silhouettes family @silhouettespodcast on Instagram to get even more exclusive content, and share our love of all things Fashion History ✨ Become an aCast+ subscriber to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: https://plus.acast.com/s/silhouettes-a-fashion-history-podcast-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.