Tag Archives: Costume

Fabulous Fans – Part Two

Collections & Objects   Design   Discovery Museum   Fashion
Posted by administrator on August 20, 2014     Permalink     Leave a comment

During my project I re-packed the fans so they could be immediately visible before they are handled. This is so important due to the fragility of some of the fans. They are all stored in draws in the museums costume… Read more

Fifties Fashion…

Discovery Museum   Fashion
Posted by administrator on April 30, 2013     Permalink     Comments (1)

After years of austerity during World War II, the following era could be characterised by the revival of Haute Couture.  The structured square shoulders and shorter skirts of the war years were replaced with the softer feminine silhouette, rounded shoulders and… Read more

Shoes Glorious Shoes

Collections & Objects   Discovery Museum
Posted by administrator on March 15, 2013     Permalink     Comments (5)

Originally acting as a protector of the feet, the shoe has since developed into an expression of personal identity. The decoration and design of shoes has varied dramatically through time and from culture to culture. One of the most notable… Read more

Sleep tight Fashion Works…

Discovery Museum   Fashion
Posted by administrator on February 13, 2013     Permalink     Leave a comment

After nearly two months of unpacking, documenting and re- packing; the costume collection that was previously on display in Fashion Works, has been moved to the costume and textiles store. In the initial stages of this storage project, the items… Read more