29/04/2010


Copyright of Southend Museums Service


Copyright of Southend Museums Service


Copyright of Southend Museums Service
 
Southend Central Museum Life’s A Beach – An exhibition of beachwear from the collections
7 August – 2 October 2010.

4 comments:

Susannah said...

Thank you for this! My boyfriend is an Essex lad, so maybe we can combine a visit to the relatives with a gawp at the exhibition. And the newsletter looks awesome!

Drop Stitches Not Bombs said...

So... I'm doing a PhD on early modern textiles and dress, and I had never heard of the Dress and Textile Specialist. Slightly embarrassing. Thanks for sharing! Also, I love the voluminous Victorian bathing suits - they remind me a little of modern Iranian women going swimming in chadors: both must be a serious impediment to the butterfly stroke!

naughty little pony said...

Very glad you both enjoyed it! There seems to be some amazing exhibitions going on at some less well known museums. I feel a few day trips coming on!
xx

Tilly said...

These are fantastic! Love the sailor top one...