Nancy Martin

Nancy Martin, Ph.D., is a Lecturer at San Francisco State University, located in Burk Hall 335D. Her office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. in BH 354, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in BH 6. Dr. Martin’s research focuses on the cultural and historical dimensions of dress, emphasizing community engagement through textile practices. Her work explores topics such as clothing repair, 1930s Hollywood costume replication, and the cultural identity expressed through ethnic dress traditions.

Her research interests include fashion history, sustainability in textile practices, and the role of dress in preserving cultural heritage. She has conducted case studies on designers like Hannah Troy, who bridged European couture and American ready-to-wear, and analyzed the dress of North Dakota’s Black Sea German communities to explore themes of immigration and cultural preservation.

Dr. Martin has contributed to exhibitions, such as reviewing the “We Are Here: Alterations” exhibit, which highlights fashion’s role in cultural narratives. She has no listed scientific awards, grants, or advisees, but her work bridges academic research with community-focused textile initiatives.