Wigs, Waiscoats & Wild Behaviour

Find out about the elegant fashions, extravagant taste and wild behaviour of the Georgians. See beautiful examples of costume, home furnishings, books and other items from the Georgian era. Get involved by designing your own Georgian library or trying a Georgian make over, but remember beauty is in the eye of the beholder... Original objects on display include the pelmet from a bed custom made for Prince George's visit to the Castle, a pair of rare and fascinating library globes from 1740, a beautifully illustrated botanical book from Bishop Hurd's Library and a stunning, but delicate, Sedan Chair. To illustrate the Georgian's obsession with taking tea there is also a display of Worcester-made 18th century Royal Lily design porcelain, chosen by Queen Charlotte for her personal breakfast service. This is also a rare chance to see some of the older items in the Museum's costume collection (1760s-1780s) which are usually in store. These include brocade gowns and embroidered bodices, silk waistcoats and a richly decorated man's court suit as well as a selection of accessories and sewing materials.

Website
www.whub.org.uk/cms/museums-worcestershire/county-museum,-hartlebury/exhibitions/temporary-exhibitions/wigs-and-waistcoats.aspx

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//wm000027?id=EVENT509064