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Anne Bissonnette is a Professor in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta, specializing in Material Culture Curatorship and as a curator of the Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection. Her research primarily focuses on dress and textile history, particularly exploring the interplay between clothing, identity, and culture from the late eighteenth century to the present. Bissonnette is currently the Principal Investigator of the project 'A Revolutionary Decade: Fashion & Material Culture 1790s,' which is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Her work investigates how fashion reflects and influences social norms and political landscapes, especially during pivotal historical moments such as the French Revolution. Additionally, she collaborates on projects that aim to innovate clothing technologies and empower diverse populations through design. Anne has supervised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, guiding research in textiles and clothing, and has received multiple awards for her curatorial and teaching efforts, highlighting her commitment to educational excellence and community engagement in the fields of dress and material culture.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in the areas of dress history, material culture, and curatorship.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management