west of england costume societyThe West of England Costume Society was formed in 1973 to further the aims of the Costume Society of Great Britain, which are to promote the study of costume and its history and to help in the preservation of significant examples of historical and contemporary dress.
The Society also embraces the study of the decorative arts allied to costume, as well as literary and pictorial sources of dress.
Members meet several times in the year for lectures, usually in Bath and Bristol. Each year a Study Day is held offering a set of lectures on a chosen topic. In addition, we arrange one or two visits to places of interest.
Members receive free newsletters and concessionary entrance to any chargeable events.
Membership covers Wiltshire, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.
17 century couple
18 century corset costume museum
18 century dress store
1832 evening dress
1852 petticoat
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