On the college trip in Bath we were able to visit the Fashion Museum and have a study session where we were able to handle costumes and look at them more closely exploring the decoration and the way they were construction. It was really enjoyable being able to actually handle (with gloves) original historical garments and to explore what is inside of them and techniques were used. Most of the costume we looked at were 1800s onwards so there was a mixture of hand stitching and machine stitching. I was also able to visit the museum's exhibit which has a range of historical and modern costumes on display.
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Courtesy of the Fashion Museum, Bath & North East Somerset Council BATMC I.27.8 A
This is a corset from 1880 to 1890, it has been made with cotton and silk and lace has been applied along the top edge as well as ribbon. Decorative stitches keeping the boning in place can also be seen at the top and bottom of the corset. The boning used is made from whalebone.
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| Courtesy of the Fashion Museum Bath & North East Somerset Council BATMC I.27.8 A |
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Courtesy of the Fashion Museum, Bath & North East Somerset Council BATMC I.09.1050
This is a close up of the shirring decorating the centre front of a 1855 dress that would have been worn during the day. Silk has been used to construct this dress.
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Courtesy of the Fashion Museum, Bath & North East Somerset Council BATMC I.09.1164 A
This is a skirt that would have been worn in 1880 to 1885 and is constructed from silk. Fringing can be seen decorating the edges and shirring covers the centre front of the skirt in rows.
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Courtesy of the Fashion Museum, Bath & North East Somerset Council BATMC I.09.1314
This is a bodice from 1871 and was constructed from silk. Fringing has been used as decoration along the neckline. Bows made from silk can be seen on the shoulders as well as netting on the sleeves. Black ribbon can be seen decorating the back and it fastens at the back with buttons.
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| Courtesy of the Fashion Museum, Bath & North East Somerset Council BATMC I.09.1314
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