Gorgeous gowns, fantastic frills, dramatic decoration and luscious lace abound in this talk celebrating the skill of the Victorian dressmaker.  Celebrate the sumptuous styles of the era whilst sparing a thought for the women who made them. See what the seamstress wears to make a lady’s fabulous new frock with original examples on display for you to study and admire.  A talk by Meridith Towne: Costume Historian & Dressmaker.