The exhibit “Embellishments: Constructing Victorian Detail” has extended its run at the University Museum through March 22, 2013. T he Victorian-era garments and accessories on display explore the aesthetics of 19th-century clothing design and how their embellishments were constructed.

Twenty-five Victorian era garments and accessories from the UNH Irma Bowen Textile Collection look closely at the aesthetics of 19th century clothing design and how their embellishments were constructed. Each mannequin in the show was custom made to support its historical garment safely and correctly for its specific style

For a look at one of the exhibited dresses, see the UNH Museum web site.

The exhibition is sponsored by the University Museum, Blue Tree, and Fabric Place Basement, and funded in part by the E. Ruth Buxton Stephenson Memorial Fund, and the UNH Center for the Humanities.

Astrida Schaeffer is guest curator. The exhibit is open to the public.

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