Create the Mood
Historic Costume Exhibitions
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A costume exhibition brings history to life. Clothes as might have been worn by all classes of Society, from peasants to the Court, can be accompanied by contemporary images and reproduction household artefacts. See www.createthemood.uklinux.net for details.
20th century: one model from each decade
20th century: one model from each decade
20th century: part of 1930's exhibiton showing clothes and embroidery examples and dress patterns
20th century: part of 1930's exhibiton showing clothes and embroidery examples and dress patterns
20th century: the 1920's, part of an exhibition with underwear, patterns and magazines for Mother and daughter
20th century: the 1920's, part of an exhibition with underwear, patterns and magazines for Mother and daughter
20th century: the 1950's, nylon dresses and separates
20th century: the 1950's, nylon dresses and separates
20th century: the 1960's and 70's are now considered to be 'historic' !  Part of an exhibition which includes contemporary sewing and knitting magazines and dress patterns
20th century: the 1960's and 70's are now considered to be 'historic' ! Part of an exhibition which includes contemporary sewing and knitting magazines and dress patterns
clothes for children of all sizes: part of a multi-period exhibition
clothes for children of all sizes: part of a multi-period exhibition
contrasting 1960's and 1860's outfits
contrasting 1960's and 1860's outfits
Multi-period and specific era or decade exhibitions in all kinds of settings
Multi-period and specific era or decade exhibitions in all kinds of settings
multi-period costume exhibition and haberdashery sales area (part only in view).  Exhibitions of this size take two or three days to set up; less to dismantle
multi-period costume exhibition and haberdashery sales area (part only in view). Exhibitions of this size take two or three days to set up; less to dismantle
multi-period example, small
multi-period example, small
multi-period exhibition, another
multi-period exhibition, another
multi-period exhibition, larger
multi-period exhibition, larger
Quiz for adults, mainly on underwear
Quiz for adults, mainly on underwear
Regency (early 19th century) costumes: part of the 2005 celebrations of the Battle of Trafalgar
Regency (early 19th century) costumes: part of the 2005 celebrations of the Battle of Trafalgar
Regency, a larger exhibition in a medieval barn
Regency, a larger exhibition in a medieval barn
Regency: part of a small exhibition for the Napoleonic Society annual conference
Regency: part of a small exhibition for the Napoleonic Society annual conference
Victorian/Edwardian, 1890-1910 (part): on the theme 'original or reproduction clothing?'
Victorian/Edwardian, 1890-1910 (part): on the theme 'original or reproduction clothing?'