Hidden Treasures

We are opening our doors here at the Museums Resource Centre to allow access to our stored textile collections. These collections are usually only seen by researchers and are difficult to bring out on our general open days. Booking not essential.

The collection consists of all manner of textiles reflecting life in Oxfordshire, from costume to samplers, smocks to shoes.

Highlights of our collections on view will be an 18th Century dress, concealed garments found in local buildings, 20th Century clothing, smocks, samplers, underwear and much more…

Visitors will get a chance to get up close to the historic items, and find out more about their makers, owners and the skills involved in their production.  A member of staff will be on hand to give advice on the care of textile heirlooms.

Date: August 22nd, 5.30pm and 6pm

Booking details: This is a drop-in event so booking is not necessary, but email christiane.jeuckens@oxfordshore.gov.uk or telephone 01865 300937 for further details

Special conditions / access information:
Meeting point is the Museums Resource Centre, Cotswold Dene, Standlake nr Witney, OX29 7QG
Free parking on site
Disabled access