timesmith

timesmith, 9 months ago to random

Registration is now open for the first two workshops organised by Making Historical Dress Network (AHRC-funded). Attendance is virtual only - livestream on the day and selected papers will be recorded to access later.
https://makinghistoricaldress.dmu.ac.uk/Events.html

I'll be one of the speakers in workshop 2.

#HistoricalDress #DressHistory #Making #RecreativePractice #LearningThroughReconstruction @matculture

timesmith, 10 months ago to random

A few weeks ago, I attended an workshop at The School of Historical Dress in London, wherein 8 students participated in deciphering the cut and construction of an unpicked mantua from c. 1700-1710, to then re-construct it in reproduction fabric. A week of "Eureka!" moments for me and an invaluable experience, going through processes of observation, analysis, comparison, deduction and conjecture.

Fuller account: https://tinyurl.com/3hee4yp5

Daily updates & photos: https://www.instagram.com/timesmith_dress_history/

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timesmith, 11 months ago to Scotland

I visited the #VADTartan exhibition at the V&A Dundee a few days ago and was very impressed with the broad range of objects displayed as well as by the diverse stories and viewpoints expressed through the interpretative materials. Here is a small selection of garments that caught my eye.

This exhibition runs through Sunday, 14 January 2024.

#tartan #museum #exhibition #Scotland #dress #textile #design #history #HistoricalDress #HistoricalTextiles #DressHistory @histodons @materialculture

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