Asking things of things I
My recent archival research into period garments and texts has been insightful on a number of levels. I have spent time at the Manchester Gallery of Costume and also at…
Can a reproduction ever be historically accurate? Should it?
As we start entering into physical production of the cycling garments for this project, a series of questions around our aims in relation to authenticity are arising, and it is…
Archival visit – Manchester Gallery of Costume
I recently made an appointment and visited the Manchester Gallery of Costume at Platt Hall. I contacted the curator with my request to specifically see women’s cycle wear from 1886…