Working class people, especially women, until recently have been hidden from written history and their clothing has been overlooked, or subject to only generalized terms. What they wore also remained under-represented in museums due to a low survival rate caused by the thrifty reuse of clothing or worn-out condition, and the tendency of museums to collect and preserve elite fashions rather than utilitarian clothing.
A fascinating exhibition organised by the Burnside Branch celebrating an under-represented aspect of fashion in many museums – the clothes working class women wore.
Sunday 4th of May, 10am to 3pm
Saturday 10th of May, 10am to 3pm
Sunday 11th of May, 10am to 3pm
Saturday 24th of May, 10am to 3pm
Sunday 25th of May, 10am to 3pm
Saturday 31st of May, 10am to 3pm
Sunday 1st of June, 10am to 3pm
Come and hear National Trust costume collection curator Sandy Whitelaw talk about what was worn as a ball in 1950s Australia (4 May, 11am) and ball etiquette (25 May, 11am), or take part in a display and workshop to learn what was danced at balls in 1950 (11 May, 11am).
Tickets available at the door
