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Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades acknowledges the Wadawurrung people as the Traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to all of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live and work on Wadawurrung Country. We acknowledge their unceded sovereignty over Wadawurrung Country, and the ongoing hardship and trauma as a result of colonisation. The history and continuous culture of the Wadawurrung people is an important part of our shared story.

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ONE DAY WORKSHOP
The evolution of women’s fashion from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries reflects a period of rapid change and globalisation. New raw materials and goods were transported worldwide, while technological innovations transformed styles and production methods.
Women’s dress reveals much about the cultural and social expectations imposed upon them, as well as their personal desires. This offers valuable insights into the experiences of women throughout history, from the royal courts of Europe to the goldfields of Australia. Join dress and material culture historian Dr. Sarah Bendall, along with museum experts at Sovereign Hill, for an engaging one-day intensive that explores 300 years of European and Australian women’s fashion. Participants will delve into the history of women's dress and dressmaking through informative talks, dressing demonstrations, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience in Sovereign Hill’s Costume Department. You'll also have the opportunity to closely examine the fashion collections at the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections. 
*Lunch and refreshments are included in the ticket price.

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Join dress and material culture historian Dr Sarah Bendall and museum experts at Sovereign Hill for this exciting 1-day intensive exploring the story of 300 
hundred years of European and Australian women’s fashions.

Fashion & Textiles

Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections

The Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades - 383 – 389 Bradshaw Street, Ballarat VIC 3350

300 Years of Women's Fashion

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