Exciting news! my 2nd article ‘Tilly Kettle’s Frances Graham, c1774: Mughal Emeralds and Natural Affection?’ @britishartjourn in NY 2026 #women #portraiture #eastindiacompany #emeralds #mughal

💙🪭 #FashionFriday #FanMuseum edition 🪭💙 Representing @costume_society at a fab event celebrating the 35th anniversary of London's @TheFanMuseum Wearing preloved Jigsaw prairiedress Through your wardrobe, Rye Fan M+ Madame Song: Pioneering Art & Fashion in China exhibition

Winter Past is now open 🌟 Discover the homes and traditions of winters past, present and future in our annual festive exhibition. Exclusively on display from 18 November to 11 January 2026.

A portrait of the Fortnum family by Tilly Kettle, 1775 appears in my new article. Who knew about the origin of scotch eggs! ⁦@Fortnums⁩

Cannot tell you how much I adore this clip from 1941 of women from the Western Isles of the Outer Hebrides singing as they work their Harris Tweed. It was shot by the great JACK CARDIFF.

Appreciating the paired metallic qualities of an C18 portrait with this ensemble ⁦@BritishVogue⁩ Dec 2026 #metallic #textiles #fashionhistory #portraits

To all Londoners and anyone just passing through 🇬🇧🇮🇹 Did you know there’s an Italian pastry shop in Covent Garden, Dolce VyTA, that makes the best maritozzi in the world? Their Christmas one is pure love A little masterpiece of sweetness! https://t.co/zNj00UoWcx

Book now for Silver & Gold: A Huguenot Christmas Wedding talk with Dr Tessa Murdoch on Thursday 27 November | 2pm 🔗Get tickets and find out more at https://t.co/yUNBnsOJsm

If you’ve ever posted a comment on social media, you’ve created a potential source for future historians. But what problems does this mass of new material pose? https://t.co/oFqhmHyDUZ 🗝️ This article is free to read

Mrs. John Nicholson (Hannah Duncan) and John Nicholson, Jr. (1790) by Charles Willson Peale (American, 1741-1827) @artinstitutechi #HappyHalloween

Comparing Piranesi’s work to the actual @colosseum reminds me of the sheer delight of C18 Grand tourists & C21 tourists in rediscovering this Roman masterpiece: 1774 Vedute di Roma #MET #archaeology #rome #grandtour

Pac-Man Ghost? Fab graffiti #rome #monti

In this week’s blog, Costume Society member and Keeper of Costume at @ChertseyMuseum, Grace Evans, gives us behind the scenes insight into the Marriage à la Mode exhibition. Read now at:

I was so thrilled to see the future Elizabeth I’s new Year’s gift to Catherine Parr on display in @bodleianlibs Treasured exhibition last week. Elizabeth embroidered the cover herself, complete with her stepmother’s monogram. She also created the book, translating Margaret of

On a dank & dark day I’m Appreciating these C18 historic Hollywood costumes @BritishVogue Nov 2025 issue #marieantoinette #fashion #films #sherbert #corset #paniers

Finally can share the next big project! A reconstruction of this surviving beautiful 18 th century dress! Today i manage to understand how much from the original has survived! The dress has siffered at least 3 transformations. Here photos from before-after

Have you ever heard of a ‘crinkle-crankle’ wall? 🧱 This walled garden at the Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, dates from the late 18th or early 19th century. This curved design uses fewer bricks and was often used as a response to the Brick Tax, which was introduced in 1784.

Wow! Anna Tsyganok (annatsyganok_lace) brings us into the fascinating world of traditional bobbin lace-making — an art form that requires patience, precision, and love. 🤍 There's something special about creating something so beautiful with your own hands.

Our first session of the term takes place tomorrow (Wednesday 15th) at 12 noon! Please note the updated location in the Junior Parlour, Gonville & Caius

Muted shades in an 1840s ballgown recycled from 18th century silk brocade. The grey green silk sits quietly behind the brighter florals and foliage, fashioned into decorative bodice bows @KSUMuseum #fashionhistory