Show Notes
Fanny's brother is headed back to sea, and Lady Bertram has a request (or two) for him. Poet and arts educator Laboni Islam joins us for this episode as we discuss Lady Bertram and her requested shawl(s). In addition to delving into the history and context surrounding these shawls, Laboni also shares details of her related project from her time as a Reimagine Resident at Jane Austen's House.
Thank you so much to Laboni for joining us for this episode! You can find Laboni's poetry project here: https://janeaustens.house/creatives-in-residence/muslin-shawl-a-possible-history and learn more about her other work here: https://www.laboniislam.ca/
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