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History Wardrobe: Silk and Shoddy at Gawthorpe Hall

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Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8UA

Tel: 01282 771 004

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History Wardrobe: Silk and Shoddy at Gawthorpe Hall

Take a glimpse inside the Victorian woman's wardrobe and discover the contrast between upstairs and downstairs through fashion.

Have you ever wondered how 19th Century fashions were made, worn, worked in, washed and mended?  Discover the stories behind wedding dresses, maternity wear, mourning garb and gowns for waltzing in.  A showcase of clothes and accessories of ladies, maids and labourers via unique original garments from the history wardrobe collection.

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