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My name is Jessica Hartman Jaeger, I am a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and I attended Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, majoring in design/technical theatre with an emphasis in costumes and make-up. I am a professional costume technician (since 1998) and am currently employed as a First Hand in the costume shop at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater. I have experience as a Draper, First Hand, Stitcher, and Tailor. I have also done work for Writers’ Theatre, The Guthrie Theater, The Goodman Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, Skylight Opera Theatre, The Milwaukee Ballet, American Players Theatre, Virginia Opera, and Renaissance Entertainment Productions - Bristol Renaissance Faire. In addition to my costume background in the world of professional theatre I have experience with industrial sewing; stitching naugahide and vinyl seat covers, nylon golf bags, American flags and other large banner type items for a local Milwaukee company during my summer lay-offs. Historical fashion and clothing are two of my passions. I am a collector of vintage clothing and accessories, antique and vintage books, manuals, and ephemera relating to the needle arts and fashion (items relating to tailoring and menswear are of particular interest to me). I am involved in living history and reenacting and am a member of the WWII Historical Re-Enactment Society, Inc. I am a knitter, I enjoy a bit of photography from time to time (am still a beginner), I also collect and enjoy using vintage cameras, and I am a gardening enthusiast. Proud EAA member.

***All original photographs are copyright Jessica Hartman Jaeger and cannot be used without my permission. Yes, I am only an amateur hobbyist photographer and not a professional, but that does not mean you can steal my stuff. If you would like to use one of my photographs or would like a print, please ask permission first. Thank you.***