Organising ‘Echoes of Light’ an Exhibition of Engraved Glass
The Bowes Museum is a remarkable venue in which to hold an engraved glass exhibition. The Northern Branch of the
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Watching the Clock: Timekeeping at The Bowes Museum
Josephine Bowes was a chameleon throughout her life and transformed herself into an actress, an artist, a society hostess and
Doll Conservation: Petticoat & Shoes
The last few miniature garments from our 1740s fashion doll [TOY.301] have now been conserved. These were the quilted silk
Doll Conservation: Beauty Treatments
After documenting the fashion doll [TOY.301], then washing and conserving the underwear, the body itself required attention. The doll’s body is carved from
English Rose: Putting Your Best Face Forward – Cosmetics in 18th Century Society Portraits
Over the centuries changing fashions can be observed in the sitter’s dress and style. The two beauties of Bath, Elizabeth
The Tracks of My Tears
In recent months I have been strengthening my structural conservation skills in the studio working on two paintings with torn
Going Once, Going Twice: 20th Century Fashion on Loan to Tennants Auctioneers.
Following the decant of our permanent display of fashion and textiles, to make way for Shoes: Pleasure and Pain, we set
There’s no ‘I’ in re-store!
It is a common misconception that as a textile conservator you are an automatic candidate for the Great British Sewing
Wedgwood – with the Gods up above, and down at heel
The name of Josiah Wedgwood has come down to us as one of the greatest of 18th century potters and
Doll Conservation: Underwear
By the very nature of being a textile conservator at a small museum, new projects can land in my lap at
If At First You Don’t Succeed, Dye, Dye Again!
I’ve just had the pleasure of conserving two beautiful pieces of Toiles de Jouy which are new acquisitions to The
Step Inside the Fashion & Textiles Gallery: Daily Updates on the Installation of ‘Shoes: Pleasure and Pain’
Over the next 10 days we’ll be giving you the chance to see ‘behind the scenes’ as we install our
Obsession: Empress Eugenie’s Shoe Collection
In 1953 a large donation of relics of the French Empire were given to The Bowes Museum by Miss Alice
A Coat of Many Colours: Conserving an 18th Century Technicolour Dream Coat
Treatment is now complete on this stunning late 18th century coat of brown cut and voided silk velvet, adorned with polychrome
Loans, Loans, Loans
Over the past few months in the studio most of our time has been spent preparing paintings for the Museum’s
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