Posts

Deciphering a 1960s Dress from a Photograph
Collections, Dress & Textiles, Engagement, Featured, Work experience, YouthDiscover the dress styles of the 1960s in our latest blog, researched by placement student Mominah using a photograph in the Leeds Museums and Galleries collection.

What to Wear in the 1800s
Collections, Dress & Textiles, Engagement, Featured, VolunteersDelve into the conundrum of what to wear as a wealthy woman in the 1800s.

Silhouettes & Shapewear
Collections, Dress & Textiles, Engagement, Featured, VolunteersExplore the dos and don'ts of showing off your body in the 1800s.

Combat Boots in British Subculture
Collections, Dress & Textiles, FeaturedDelve into the history of combat boots, which in the last 60 years have been adopted by a wide range of social groups trying to create an image of power.

Preserving our Plastic Shoes
Collections, Dress & Textiles, FeaturedSome of our shoes containing plastic are starting to mould or disintegrate. Find out why, and how we plan to preserve them.
Events

Dobby Loom Demonstration
All, EventsLoom weaving demonstrations in the Living With Machines exhibition by Agnis Smallwood, a local weaver and educator.