"Styled in Silk Since 1770"

This exhibition in the Margaret Grimwade Gallery, opened in April 2006, displays exquisite gowns from as early as the 1770s. The Sacque Dress (left) is from this period. With hand embroidered cream silk brocade, with red and pink flowers and green leaves. A fitted bodice and elbow length sleeves,. It was donated to the museum in 1995 in pieces and was painstakenly reconstructed by Historical Society members skilled in this work.

This exhibition is very special, showing some of the best of our collection. There are many more dresses to see in this exhibition which will not be displayed again for sometime. It is well worth seeing!