Since finishing my MA last year I have been volunteering at Leicestershire Museums Costume Collection which is a such a wonderful experience. I am working alongisde a great group of volunteers and help care for the collection which supports Snibston Fashion Gallery. I have seen and handled some lovely examples of costume and always come away inspired. This week I accessioned an unfinished jade embroidered1920s kimono complete with ink hand drawings of Chinese motifs. The possible stories that each garment holds, that it belonged to someone, was chosen by someone is what makes me love historical dress. Each garment was once part of someones life. The clothes we wear are so much a part of life and our identity.
I wanted to share with you the video that Sarah has made of the Fashion Gallery so you can see for yourself what am amazing collection is housed here (just so you know it is free entry too on Wednesday between 1pm-3pm).
Women's corset 1900
This collection has the Symington collection, which is the most fantastic collection of corsets, underwear and swimwear dating from 1850s. Some can be seen on displayat the moment alongside some other gems in their current exhibition 'Support and Seduction' which runs until May 13th 2012.
There are some great talks supporting the exhibition so have a look at whats coming up.
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