A Century of Style: Costuem and Colour 1800-1899

This beautiful exhibition of 19th-century clothing comes from Glasgow Museums’ collection of European costume. Showcasing some rarely seen examples of womenswear, menswear and children’s clothing, it considers how such clothes were made and where they were sold, as well as revealing the stories of some of the people who wore them. The displays feature dresses and outfits made with delicate embroidered cottons and elaborate woven silks, as well as beautiful wedding dresses and opulent evening gowns. Leading Glaswegian department stores and dressmakers are represented in the exhibition, alongside an exquisite beaded couture dress from Paris. There is also a wide range of accessories on show, including delicate jewellery, bonnets, colourful shawls, purses and even a metamorphic parasol.

Suitable for
Any age

Admission
Tickets: £5/£3 (with Gift Aid £5.50/£3.30)

Website
www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/kelvingrove/exhibitions/Pages/Next-exhibition.aspx

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/sc000031?id=EVENT540292