FINAL POST - Sad to leave but this isn't the creative and supportive space it once was. Costume and Ellen Terry research, work and posting will continue elsewhere...

We are looking to recruit two trustees aged 18-30 to help us develop and progress as we enter our second decade as a museum. Deadline 11 October. No trustee experience required. See link for details. Please RT. https://t.co/Lla8JskleW

'Power and Representation' Booking open! We are excited to announce that booking is now open for our 2024 DATS conference! You can book your tickets on the link below and keep an eye out on our website and social media for updates about the conference. https://t.co/6KdRc64pUD

#textiles and #fashionhistory researchers! Are you planning a new project? Research Project Grants of £750 - £2500 are available twice a year from Pasold Fund, for projects, workshops or preparatory research in any area of #textiles or #fashionhistory: https://t.co/HG8A6CfJoR…

Does anyone know of scholarly attention given to the evolution of the country house banqueting room/house? (ie. not the Whitehall one!) There must be a book on it...

We have an exciting one-year post at The National Archives for an 18th century researcher to shape our public engagement programme in the lead up to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Please share and get in touch if you have questions! https://t.co/JXxwcN8tzl

Could you be our next VRF? We are inviting applications for the Design Archives/@CDH_Brighton International Visiting Research Fellow, deadline 19 Sept! More info and how to apply:

Just a quick reminder that there is a month to go before the deadline for this - please let me know if you have any questions ✨✨

Announcing our next major exhibition, 'Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical.' For more information about the exhibition and Mary Robinson, please click below! https://t.co/gKvGdR2sbr

I've been involved in a number of PhD vivas now where the questions to be asked have been sent to the student in advance. And now I can't see why we don't always do this. Can't see why we terrorise a student with pre-viva anxiety and guessing games. 1/3

Upcoming deadline: 1 Sept. Publication Grants of up to £1000 are available twice every year from the Pasold Research Fund, to support publication image costs for fashion or textile history research. Apply now:

Upcoming deadline: 1 October. Research Project Grants of £750 - £2500 are available twice a year from the Pasold Research Fund, to support high quality research projects or preparation for grant proposals on any area of #textiles or #fashionhistory:

Interested in writing and publishing about dress and textiles? Join a free and informal workshop/conversation with @c19thdress this Sunday 28th July 2pm BST. Tickets and further information here:

It's official, the #AestheticMovement is back. Featuring Leighton House and Sambourne House, @_houseandgarden Skylar Pinchal Coysh explores what we can learn from it for today's #InteriorDesign Read the full article: https://t.co/EOYAKLN8Cf

We're hiring a new Curator of Printed Ephemera. We're not exaggerating when we say this is a dream job. The role manages one of the most important collections in the world. Candidates with a qualification in librarianship, archives, or similar, apply here: https://t.co/JobTUb4W9z

Deadline approaching for @pasoldfund publication grant for up to £1000. The grant is available twice a year and is to help to support publication image costs for fashion and textile history research. Find more details below on how to apply

Not sure if this has hit the job sites yet, but the truly lovely Edge Hill Archive is offering a L7 apprenticeship in Archives & Record Management. 3yrs, reasonable pay (£22-24k pa), MA-level qualification, lovely campus & genuinely great colleagues. https://t.co/tb2EP7vJy7

Looking forward to our Dress Devolution Beach and Beyond conference @FalmouthUni this week with lots of fabulous papers exploring dress practices and leisurewear. A #1940s beach ensemble seems like appropriate attire were it not cold and windy this balmy/barmy July! @LACMA

Another wonderful Dressing Event coming @TSofHD Thursday 18th July. Everyday #dress in the Late #18thcentury. A live dressing in reconstructed garments & a chance to see actual historic dress from the school's collection too! Tickets here: https://t.co/eCgA5Pb2lF

Need you to know that @nasjonalmuseet has an amazing collection of 18th-century embroidered clothing on their collection website. The embroidery on the clothes is stunning and I would like to wear every single piece