Of Interest: Guided Tour on History of Irish Clothing – Collins Barracks Museum – 1st of February

‘The Way We Wore: Representations of Social Change through Clothing Guided Tour’ – Join Museum Guides for a tour focusing on the history of clothing in Ireland and, in particular, how clothing can represent social change for women in Ireland.

This tour explores how clothing could be used to show status in communities and how their clothing could symbolise personal freedom and activism. This tour features such objects as mourning gowns, day dresses, and Celtic Revival clothing.

When: Saturday, the 1st of February, at 1 PM.
Free, No booking is required.

It is part of Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women, which returns from Friday, 31st January to Monday, 3rd February 2025, with its most extensive programme to date. Over 80 thematic events will take place across the city, offering an exciting and diverse celebration of women’s contributions to culture, society, and history.

Where: National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks.

For more information, please visit https://dublin.ie/brigit

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