GEORGIANS: Dress for polite society

The Fashion Museum’s special exhibition for 2014, GEORGIANS, celebrates the museum’s situation in the Georgian Assembly Rooms in Bath with a selection of the finest fashions worn by those attending Assemblies, and other glittering occasions of 18th century life. GEORGIANS includes over 30 original 18th century outfits and ensembles from the museum’s world-class collection, including gowns made of colourful and richly patterned woven silks, as well as embroidered coats and waistcoats worn by Georgian gentlemen of fashion. A highlight of the exhibition is a trio of wide-skirted Court dresses dating from the 1750s and 1760s (held out by cane supports known as panniers, from the French word for baskets), the early years of the reign of King George III.

Suitable for
Any age


Website
http://www.museumofcostume.co.uk/exhibitions/future_displays/georgians.aspx

Admission
Normal admission charges apply.

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//sw000051?id=EVENT466685