Visiting costume displays!

I just spent a few days in Manchester, running round looking at all sorts of things. Owing to circumstances beyond our control, we scooted in to Platt Hall seconds before closing, so had no time to study anything , but were able to see a dress patterned by Janet Arnold, below.

We also saw this well known chemise dress. There were other wonders, but no chance to examine anything. That's for the future!

We also visited the Whitworth Art Gallery which also has textiles and garments, one of which jackets is mentioned in "Queen Elizabeth's Wardrobe Unlock'd" - with clouds on it. I cannot work out how to search the database, but they did say that most things are on there.

I did take sewing with me, but needless to say, nothing got done!