Beetlewing Embroidery
| Published: 11th April 2008 11:42 |
2:00pm Thursday 26 June 2008
In the 19th century the iridescent wing cases from brightly coloured beetles were popular trimmings for women's dresses and accessories. A talk with examples of beetle wing embroidery from the Museum Service's collections by Alison Carter, Senior Keeper of Art and Design.
Cost Free, please book your place in advance
Venue: Eastleigh Museum
Telephone: 023 8064 3026
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