Women's Costume Exhibitions
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peep into the past - Historic Costume 2000 BC to 2000 AD
reproduction and original items

It's Cool
blue and green outfits 1066 to recent; reproductions with a few originals

So What Did Ladies Wear Underneath ?
outer and underwear 1066 - 1930, corsets, drawers, petticoats
 and other 'unmentionables'; original items and reproductions

The Twentieth Century
comparing children's and ladies wear pointing out the dramatic
switches in fashion every decade; mostly original items

The Victorians
from the 1830's to 1900, showing astonishing changes in ladies'
silhouettes; original and reproduction items

Victorian and Edwardian Unmentionables
the secrets behind how ladies achieved those strange fashions,
pairs of models showing what goes on underneath and on top;
originals and reproductions

Historic Hats and Jewellery
originals and reproductions from 1066 - 1950; (fits restricted space)

The Georgians, 1750 - 1830
indoor, outdoor, Festival and Court wear, three distinctly different styles

Early Outfits, medieval to late 17th century
Court and peasant, medieval, Tudor, Elizabethan, and early and late 17th century

The Elizabethans
an amusing comparison between Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II of
headwear, silhouettes, underwear, fabrics, shoes and other accessories

Fantasy and Folk
everyday outfits from the past and the future

Lace and Embroidery from Past Eras
techniques illustrated in drawings and brought to life through clothes,
accessories and samples; original and reproduction items

 

Genuine and reproduction outfits images and artefacts conjure up the life of ordinary people and courtiers, 1066 - 2000 and earlier. Not just the dresses, but underwear, outerwear and accessories such as shoes and umbrellas are put on display.  A few male outfits are also available.

Exhibitions with 15 - 20 outfits on dress models are sizeable but can be made smaller to suit your venue. Contemporary cartoons and paintings can also be included if required; also a quiz.  For venues with limited exhibition space, or where there is less time to set up or take down, mini exhibitions can be arranged. These have more visuals and fewer clothes. Other costume experts can be organised to curate if Frances is unavailable during exhibition opening times; there is an additional cost for this. All costume specialists can be asked to wear appropriate outfits.

At present the handling collection is rather small; some clothes and accessories may be modelled by the audience during talks. Exhibitions can be set up under temporary cover; however historic buildings are preferred as this lends the correct atmosphere for the public to savour.

The venue will be asked to provide some tables, exhibition boards, electricity and lighting, helpers to set up and take down, security, and changing space, as necessary. If the event organiser can arrange for local people to bring in appropriate items from home it adds enormously to the success of the event.

The Historic Haberdashery Stall can be set up in the same venue to enhance your event. Associated talks provide an amusing peep into the past through additional contemporary visuals and writings.

If you have an idea for a costume exhibition that is not listed here do contact Frances at Create the Mood to discuss what you have in mind.