Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 5:00pm Eastern

Did women really wear ships in their hair in the eighteenth century? When did off-the-peg suits first become available? What are duck’s arses and winkle pickers? And were Stuart monarchs the ultimate shoe fetishists? Join Sophie for a look at clothes, shoes and headgear through the ages. She will use paintings, prints and photographs to examine the role that fashion and workwear have played in the lives of men, women and children. From peasant smocks to George IV’s outrageous coronation gear and from bowler hats to tiaras, what better way to enjoy a little British social history?

Virtual Soirée presentation procedure:

Dana and our guide will arrive at the meeting 10 minutes in advance for those of you who would like to say hello and make sure your zoom settings are ready. The presentation will start promptly at the scheduled hour, and Dana will begin the meeting by muting the microphones and introducing our speaker. The talk will be recorded.  The lecture will last about 45 minutes and afterward Dana will moderate a Q&A session. If you show up late, no worries, you will be muted upon entry.

After the tour, you will receive a follow-up email with a recording of the event. You will be able to access this recording until September 30, 2022.

How to Join

Purchase a membership! → Platinum members receive invitations to each Virtual Soirée Tour automatically, plus access to exclusive events. No need to sign up below!

Purchase only this tour → Sign up below! Everyone’s first tour is complimentary, simply add this tour to your cart and use the code GETAWAY2022 at checkout. If you have already used the code once, then you can still purchase a ticket to this tour and access to the recording for $35.