Divine Deco – the Art of the Dressmaker
Thursday 6th March 2025, 6.30pm to 7.45pm
Join dress historians Lucy Adlington and Meridith Towne of History Wardrobe for an exciting presentation on Art Deco fashion.
Sleek, chic and super modern. Fashions of the 1920s showcase sensational dressmaking skills. From slinky bohemian PJs to beautiful bias-cut gowns, at this event explore a fascinating array of home-made and couture-quality clothes from this dazzling decade.
Lucy Adlington is an author, a presenter, and a keen collector of vintage and antique costume. She writes both history-inspired fiction and fascinating social history books. Her most recent history book, The Dressmakers of Auschwitz, is a New York Times bestseller. She runs the History Wardrobe series of presentations and manages the History Wardrobe collection.
Meridith Towne is a skilled historical dressmaker, creating wonderful costumes for History Wardrobe, English Heritage, the National Trust and V&A. She’s appeared on the Great British Sewing Bee and Antique Road Trip. She loves the way clothing gives clues about their makers and wearers.
For more from Lucy and Meredith, visit www.historywardrobe.com.
This event will take place at the Grove Street Methodist Church, Retford. Light refreshments will be available. Free admission; suggested donation £5.00.
Booking is essential. To book a place, email bassetlaw.museum@bassetlaw.gov.uk or call 01777 713749.
In the Moment
9th November to 8th February
Gainsborough-based artist Garry Ashton returns to Bassetlaw Museum with a collection of paintings. Having trained at Lincoln College of Art and De Montfort University, his work is inspired by various artists – from Rembrandt to the Pre-Raphaelites- but always with his own style and mix of media and techniques.
Garry says: “Every now and then something happens and you just go with it. I work fast, as something strikes me, hence the title.”