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25 Mar 2022 - 29 Oct 2022
Fashions in the Time of Anne Lister (1791-1840)
Price:
Free
Event description
Charting the changing shape of fashion in the early 1800s from the empire line dresses to ‘leg of mutton’ sleeves, this exhibition will showcase Calderdale Museum’s world class costume and textile collection alongside loans from museums and private collectors.
The exhibition will allow you to discover how it feels to wear an 1830s day dress with our new trying on outfit, and learn what ladies wore under their gowns to create these flamboyant shapes.
The exhibition is at Bankfield Museum’s Fashion Gallery, which is on the upper floor of the Museum and is not accessible.
Please note that Bankfield Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 4pm and closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Accessibility Information:
- Disabled parking is to the rear of building with access via a ramp.
- All of the Ground Floor is wheelchair accessible (main areas and galleries of museum).
- Toilets, disabled toilet and baby change are all on ground floor.
- Large print labels are available for exhibitions. and Handling Boxes are available for visually impaired visitors .
- Please contact us to discuss any requirements, our staff will be glad to help you.
Event details
- This event is at Bankfield Museum
- Tickets are free
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This event runs from 25 Mar 2022 - 29 Oct 2022.
Available all day. - museums.calderdale.gov.uk/whats-on
