Twilight Talk - Tudor Shirts and Blackwork Decoration 2016

Explore blackwork embroidery at the Fashion Museum Bath. Beneath their ornate doublets and richly decorated robes Tudor men and women of fashion chose to wear fine linen shirts, shifts, and smocks, frequently decorated with beautiful blackwork embroidery. Dr Susan North of the Victoria and Albert Museum will explore this hidden area of dress history, drawing on portraits of the time, as well as rare surviving garments from the time of Queen Elizabeth I. Dr Susan North, Victoria and Albert Museum is senior curator in the Furniture, Fashion and Textiles Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and a leading expert on dress of the 16th century. £10 adult / £8 student or £9 if bought in a bundle of four tickets (excludes In Conversation events). Includes wine reception. This talk is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Category: Classes / Courses | Professional Training | Talks & Lectures. Artist / Speaker: Dr Susan North.