​"Mother of all Technologies":
Accumulating Culture Through Chinese Textiles Part 2
Dr Michael Riley
2 December, 2023

This sequel lecture follows Dr Michael Riley's presentation to First Saturday PDX last month on Chinese textiles.  We will continue the in-depth and interactive learning experience as Dr Riley showcases additional antique silk textiles that exemplify the unique historical attributes of the garments, including masterful weaving techniques and skillful needlework.  These examples will be available for up-close and hands-on viewing.   

Clean and/or gloved hands will be appreciated.

​Dr Riley earned his PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Utah and has been a collector of myriad objects since his youth.  He is a recognized collector and authority on Asian Textiles with a propensity for Antique Chinese.  

​This is an on-site presentation in downtown Portland.  Please meet us at the venue at 9:30am  Register ​here
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RETROSPECTION ANTIQUES
The Fine Arts Building
1017 SW Morrison St, #100
​Portland, OR  97205​

Excellent MAX and bus transportation is right by the venue, plan your Trimet trip HERE.     
MAX - BLUE or RED LINE stops on 10th Ave & Yamhill or 10th Ave & Madison, depending on heading East or West
A nearby Smartpark structure at SW 10th and Yamhill with entrance on 10th Avenue is also available, as is street parking.

* We recommend that attendees be vaccinated and follow CDC guidelines.

Our program series is supported by Northwest China Council, Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland Chinatown Museum and PSU Institute of Asian Studies.   All our programs are free and open to the public.   ​

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