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Fashion in the 19th Century
Short course
+44 (0)20 7942 2000
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By combining illustrated lectures in the V&A with visits to the Clothworkers’ Centre to study museum objects, this course is an opportunity to trace the development of men’s and women’s dress over a hundred years, from the time of Jane Austen to that of Henry James and Edith Wharton, from fashions inspired by classical antiquity at the beginning of the century to ball gowns and tailored suits at its end.
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Course Leader
Jennifer Wearden
Jennifer Wearden was Senior Curator of Textiles in the V&A's Department of Furniture, Textiles & Fashion until 2005 and is now an Honorary Research Fellow. With experience of the textile industry in Lancashire, and 28 years working with the textiles collections in the V&A, she now uses her knowledge to devise and deliver successful courses.
The V&A offers stimulating and rewarding short courses. I had the opportunity to expand my knowledge on periods of history of which I had limited experience. 2016/17 Short Course Student
Course overview
The nineteenth century was an exciting period, full of scientific and social change. Fashion reflected this new society by constantly re-shaping our ideas of both men and women, as accessories and underwear played a vital role in the rapidly evolving ideas of gendered fashion. From shawls, hats, and shoes, to fans and furs, this course will look at the technologies and trades which created them, and the retail outlets through which all aspects of fashion were purchased.
This 10 week course has a half term on the 25 October.
£507 full price, £456 over 60s, £380 concessions
(concessions are available for ES40 holders and registered disabled people)
Explore the subjects you love
Delve deeper into the subjects you love in a group who share your passion, and enjoy guided access to the V&A collections with expert tutors and lecturers. Refreshments served each day.
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Short course: Fashion in the 19th Century
4 October 2017 - 13 December 2017
£380.00 - £507.00
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+44 (0)20 7942 2000
Open 10.00 - 13.00, Monday to Sunday (closed 24-26 December)
