The Way We Wore: Representations of Social Change through Clothing Guided Tour

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National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Saturday 1st February

Join Museum Guides for a tour focusing on the history of clothing in Ireland, and in particular, how clothing can be seen as a representation of social change for women in Ireland.

This tour explores how clothing could be used to show status in communities as well as how their clothing could be a symbol of personal freedom and activism.

This tour features objects such as mourning gowns, day dresses and Celtic Revival clothing.

Free, No booking is required. Places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis


Date:
Saturday 1st February
Time:
1.00pm
Price:
Free, No booking is required
Address:
Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin, Stoneybatter, Benburb Street, National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks

Google Map of Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin, Stoneybatter, Benburb Street, National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks

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