10 January to 21 February 2009
For fans of vintage costume, Marion May stages another exhibition in the Garden Room of Floral Frocks.
Pictured above, a pink Indian cotton afternoon dress c.1937 with a design of small sprigs of carnations.
Flowers in Fashion: Floral Frocks - 1840-1950
Since the Elizabethan era flowers have been portrayed in wearing apparel.
Included in the exhibition of Marion May's costumes will be an early Victorian Wedding Dress of ivory brocade with a pattern of irises. Also a blue silk Edwardian dress embellished with roses; a silk dress from the 1920s with a pattern of tulips and cornflowers and a 1940s summer dress incorporating orange chrysanthemums.
The exhibition will also include accessories and antique fans.
The Language of Flowers will also be explored in the wall displays.
Pictured above: an evening dress c. 1923 made from gold Indian sari silk with silver embroidery.
Thursday 12 February 2009 - 1pm in the Brew House
Marion May will give a free illustrated talk on the dresses and accessories in the exhibition, and the significance of flower symbols. Places are free, but space is limited, so early booking is essential.
Guildford House Gallery
155 High Street
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 3AJ
Tel: 01483 444742
Fax: 01483 458563
Email: guildfordhouse@guildford.gov.uk
Open Tuesday to Saturday. 10am to 4.45pm. Admission Free