HATS TO HANDBAGS
Women's Fashion Accessories 1750 - 1950
13th February to 14th April 2012
Items from the costume and textile collection of Dorset County Museum showcase the history of women's fashion in shoes, bags, gloves, fans and parasols.
Many iconic artefacts are included. They are much loved and well used individual objects, used and worn by real people. By including personal stories, the rich social historical significance of these objects can be highlighted. Only by illustrating the connection between object and wearer can theirtrue value be revealed.
A Day School exploring some of the historic techniques used to make ladies fashion accessories will take place on 31 March 2012. Find out more about this exciting event.
