This talk is part of the At The Margins exhibition programme. Join Morwena Stephens, Textiles & World Costume Conservator, to examine the use of wool tradecloth in creations by indigenous makers from around the world, especially North America, Polynesia and Asia. The presentation identifies examples in Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum World Cultures collection where the selvedge has been incorporated as part of the design of the garment, in sacred, decorative and functional objects, as well as how the tradecloth has been used.
Free but booking recommended.
Book online or call 01453 763394.
Image: Detail from the ‘View of Wallbridge’ painting on display at The Museum in the Park (c. 1790), showing locally produced and finished wool cloth drying in the fields near Stroud town.
