When Emily Tinne passed away in 1966, her family were shocked to find that she had filled the cellars of their family home with hundreds of items of clothing. For more than 30 years she had been buying costume at a scale that the family had not fully realised and much of the clothing had never been worn.
Featuring more than 70 costumes from the largest collection of one persons’ clothing in any museum in the UK, An English lady’s wardrobe is a snapshot of the changing fashions in England from the Edwardian times until the Second World War. The exhibition features daywear, evening dresses, outdoor wear, underwear and accessories, including jewellery, shoes and handbags.
In addition to Emily’s clothing, the exhibition features costumes belonging to her children (including an Eton school uniform) as well as outfits worn by the family’s servants.
The show also draws upon personal letters written by members of the Tinne family, providing a fascinating insight into the family’s home life.
The items of clothing within the exhibition have been individually conserved and mounted, so that they are displayed to maximum effect.
Costume from the 1920s and 30s is brought to life in the exhibition with original period film footage from northern England.
Collections
Photographs
Decorative objects
General Information
Created In
2019
Available Package Options
Collection and interpretation
More Details About Technical Requirements
Exhibition content and collateral Approximately 150 objects Over 70 mannequins and other bespoke costume mounts Digital audio guide Interpretative text and exhibition graphics (in digital format, to be edited and translated by the host venue) Marketing and press pack (in digital format) Duration 3-4 months Dimensions 500 – 600 m2
Installation Two members of National Museums Liverpool staff are required to travel with the exhibition and a further two members of staff are needed to condition check, install and de-install the exhibition. The host venue is to cover the cost of transport and accommodation for National Museums Liverpool staff per day. Installation and de-installation of the objects can be completed in one week. The build of the exhibition space will take from four to six weeks. Each venue is required to also condition check the objects on arrival.
