I’ve gathered together my favourite tweets of the week to share with you. Enjoy!
1. Fantastic Frock
Who could fail to love this elegant frock from the 1920s? For me, the understated greys give this gown a classy look.
Still sharing garments created during the 1920's today. We particularly love the floral bead embroidery on this 1923 gown. @philamuseum pic.twitter.com/IRlnFYBuex
— whatgrandmawore (@whatgrandmawore) March 16, 2017
2. What a Waistcoat!
This tweet from School of Textiles shared a detail from an 18th Century waistcoat which they have in their collection. Beautiful workmanship and subtle yet bright colours. If I could fit it in my diary , I would love to attend the study day.
Detail of #C18th waistcoat from our collection – join us on our 24th June study day to see up close #embroidery pic.twitter.com/hXJcUe4IRp
— SchoolofTextiles (@SchoolofT) March 18, 2017
3. Bootiful!
To my mind, these boots are both brilliant and quite scary at the same time. I’m not great with heels but might just be persuaded to try harder if I could afford these (and the cab fares to keep them pristine!).
Hobnail boots from #McQueenSS17 with pieced and panelled floral embroidery. See more: https://t.co/bfLAo3ertB pic.twitter.com/L3ijNzPmiA
— Alexander McQueen (@McQueen) March 17, 2017
4. So much care!
I saw this tweet from Historic Royal Palaces about the clean up work they are undertaking on this delicate Tudor embroidery. I’m sure I’d be rather apprehensive of working on something so old and precious.
#InOurStudioToday work has begun on the #BactonAltarCloth. We are removing dirt from the beautiful #Tudor embroidery with cosmetic sponges. pic.twitter.com/wAXH0neQeK
— HRP_Conservators (@HRPConservation) March 14, 2017
