Fashion History Mystery #50: Count Chardonnet and the Quest for Artificial Silk

Dressed: The History of Fashion

EpisodeAug 20, 202015m

Fashion History Mystery #50: Count Chardonnet and the Quest for Artificial Silk

Dressed: The History of Fashion

EpisodeAug 20, 202015m

How do Louis Pasteur, Thomas Edison and an enigmatic French Count factor into the history of one of the most widely used textiles on the planet? Tune in to find out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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With over 8 billion people in the world, we all have one thing in common. Every day we all get dressed. Join Dressed as we explore the social and cultural histories behind the who, what, when of why we wear.

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