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Off the Rails: 10 Years of Collecting Fashion
11th October 2008 – 18th October 2009
2nd Floor


New exhibition - Off the Rails: 10 Years of Collecting Fashion
11 October 2008 – 18 October 2009

What do Horrockses Fashion dresses, the Women’s Land Army uniform, Northern Soul style and a Victorian mourning bonnet have in common? They’ve all become part of the Costume & Textiles collection at the Harris Museum & Art Gallery over the last 10 years. Our new exhibition, Off the Rails: 10 Years of Collecting Fashion, showcases some of the latest additions to the collection. With fashions on display dating from 1780 to 2008, this exhibition tells the story of how the Harris collection continues to grow.

Related events:

Floral frocks by Horrockses Fashions
Thursday 30 October, 1pm - 1.20pm

Join the museum for this free lunchtime talk which turns the spotlight on the Horrockses Fashion dresses on display. A great chance to discover more about the fabulous floral frocks that even the Queen couldn’t resist!

Rites of Passage: dresses for marriage & dresses for death
Thursday 29 January, 1pm - 1.20pm

Find out more about the rise and fall of mourning and wedding fashions during the Victorian era. This free lunchtime talk will focus on items currently on display in Off the Rails.

Both talks are free and there is no need to book. Meet in the Costume Gallery on the 2nd floor.

Group talks and tours are also available on request. Please contact Laura Gray on l.gray@preston.gov.uk or Caroline Jordan on c.jordan@preston.gov.uk to arrange.
Harris Museum & Art Gallery
Market Square, Preston, PR1 2PP
Tel: 01772 258248
Fax: 01772 886764

www.harrismuseum.org.uk


Off the Rails: 10 Years of Collecting Fashion
11th October 2008 – 18th October 2009
2nd Floor
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