HISTORY | Collection Spotlight: Historic Dress at Tabley — Talk

Fragments of dress, glimpses of the past.

The Tabley House textile and costume collection brings together garments, accessories, and dress connected to the Leicester family and their wider circle, reflecting a long-standing love of fashion and all things fabulous.

This talk with Alison Larkin, co-author with Jennie Batchelor, of Jane Austen Embroidery: Authentic embroidery projects for modern stitchers (2020) explores some of the most striking and intriguing pieces, offering insight into style, identity, and social life at Tabley over several centuries

This event will take place in the Picture Gallery at Tabley House.

Ticket prices:

£17.00 Adult
£15.00 Friends of Tabley or Tabley Volunteers
£5.00 Students

Refreshments (tea, coffee, and cake) are included in the ticket price.

Book your tickets by calling Susan Batters mobile: 07721067399 or landline: 01477 549574.

Alternatively, email La*********@*****il.com.

You can pay by cheque, or by cash on the door. Cheques should be made payable to the Friends of Tabley.