Explore the impact of the Second World War on women’s clothing and appearance, as represented in the Museum’s collection.

See 1940s Utility Fashion, ‘Make Do and Mend’ and unique home-made clothing and hats, dressmaking patterns and magazines which tell a story of material ingenuity in times of scarcity, which is very relevant today.

A unique opportunity to explore Austerity Fashion through the museum's historic dress collections. This Study session will be lead by dress historian Dr Jojo Lance.