What a lovely object.

One of the architectural marvels of Spitalfields is the shop front on 56 Artillery Lane. Constructed during the mid 1750s it is the oldest and finest shop front still in situ in London.  The building it ornaments… instagram.com/p/CDl-toQHa3m/…

Given today's news about the discoveries made at the National Trust's Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk, a brief thread about why we were there, and what was found. It isn't every day you recover medieval manuscripts, Tudor books, and C16th clothing from beneath the floor. #Thread

This doll gives me Vivienne Westwood vibes! She’s from 1701-1710 and wears a gown of Indian silk and satin, accessorised with suede mittens and a linen apron. She lives at the Museum of London and she’s fabulous!

Lovely examples of early 18th century silks.

Pepys at King's and Queen's bath, 13 June 1668 'methinks it cannot be clean to go so many bodies together into the same water ... strange to see what women & men herein that live all the season in these waters that cannot but be parboiled & look like the creatures of the Bath'🛁

Cheered today by the existence of Pew Groups, a rare type of hand-modelled white salt glazed stoneware figurine, made in Staffordshire during the 1740s, which despite the gawky stiffness, have a wealth of charming domestic detail, including wigs, clothes, instruments, & pets.

Now the evenings are drawing in I long to settle down in front of the fire with a really interesting book. These three, by Rachel Worth, Susan North & Ingrid, certainly fit the bill. Dress History @historyofdress @readingfashion

Working on my blog on historical representations of artisans, which will go live next week, and thinking about one of my favorite porcelain figural groups: a shop inscribed „Marchand de Mode,“ Ludwigsburg manufactory c. 1765. Should merchants be included on the blog? #histknow

Elizabeth Brydges, maid of honour to QE1, aged 14, painted by Hieronimo Custodis in 1589, wearing pendant of a gold & pearl sea creature with a green enamel toad riding on its back suspended from her sleeve by gold chains #seafever🐋🐸

I have just received Maria Hayward's eagerly awaited latest book. Having had a quick peek I can tell it is going to be an engrossing read. #dresshistory #stuartstyle #stuarttextiles #courtdress

Fabulous outfit!

I've already pre-ordered my copy. Can't wait to read it.

#Embroidery patterns for garments were drawn up like this in the #18thc. This fine design is in a pattern book by Margaretha Helm, detailing a #stomacher that would have come to colourful life like the surviving example here, both objects V&A #fashionhistory

Was introduced to the new Glove Collection Trust website this morning. Such a wonderful collection, and a great new online catalogue theglovecollection.uk

I have just spent a really enjoyable day listening to some very interesting research papers presented online @concoshistories. Thank you Dr Veronica Isaac (she/her/hers) & @jadehalbert for organizing such an informative & thought provoking symposium - hopefully the first of many.

Formal robe a la francaise gowns are most often associated with rich brocades but here is a #blockprinted cotton lushly decorated in verdant florals. It is trimmed with hand decorated buttons and silk #passementerie, #1770s LACMA #fashionhistory

Because a shoe’s not a shoe unless it’s a pineapple. #frockingFabulous Spitalfields shoes,1735, via the V&A. #GloriousGeorgians

I have really enjoyed listening to the papers presented at #materialsemfashion over the last two days. So much food for thought! Congratulations Sarah Bendall & Rebecca Unsworth for organising the conference & thanks to all the speakers for such interesting papers.

Looking forward to reading this.