Posts by venue: Fashion

Fashion for the uninitiated

Art   Collections & Objects   Design   Exhibitions   Fashion   South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Posted by Gill Scott on March 12, 2012     Permalink     Leave a comment

I have to say, I’m a bit like Ugly Betty when it comes to dressing myself and having knowledge of the fashion world, so creating a fashion-inspired exhibition was a learning curve for me. ‘When art became fashion: the story… Read more

Skyping With the U.S

Collections & Objects   Education   Fashion   The Archives
Posted by Jodie Brewer-Wright on June 15, 2011     Permalink     Comments (1)

After going live on Flickr Commons, Tyne & Wear Archive & Museum’s Photostream had an influx of people viewing the photographic collections online. We have now reached over 200,000 views of the images we have uploaded to Flickr, to take a… Read more

Hello, Dolly!

Collections & Objects   Collections Management   Discovery Museum   Fashion   Local History   Maritime History   Social History
Posted by Katie Crowther on May 18, 2011     Permalink     Leave a comment

We recently had a visit from Olivia Bristol, ex-head of the Doll, Teddy Bear and Toy department at auctioneers Christie’s. We spent an action-packed afternoon working through Discovery Museum’s doll collection with Olivia, and she kindly helped us to identify… Read more

Bob Renaut Blog No. 2

Collections & Objects   Fashion   Local History   Social History   South Shields Museum & Art Gallery   Volunteering
Posted by Jean and Wendy on May 16, 2011     Permalink     Leave a comment

Bob was born on 8 April 1944, unfortunately only seven months after his father was killed on active duty as a Pilot Warrant Officer in the RAF. He attended South Shields Boy’s Grammar School, where he received school colours for… Read more

Weddings Galore!

Collections & Objects   Collections Management   Discovery Museum   Fashion   Local History
Posted by Katie Crowther on May 12, 2011     Permalink     Comments (1)

Press speculation about Kate Middleton’s wedding dress reached fever-pitch in April. It was designed by Sarah Burton, creative director of fashion house Alexander McQueen, and was described as the most eagerly awaited fashion moment of the decade. Within 24 hours… Read more