Here's something that I haven't spoken on before - my talks. Granted, I never thought I could be a speaker until I actually did it. I was kindly asked by a local WI group to have a chat around what was, at the time, my dissertation topic: The Dollhouse in 17th century Amsterdam and the … Continue reading She Noted – My WI Talks
Please note: This article follows on from part 1 (Mid-17th Century Amsterdam) and part 2 (Dutch Preoccupations in the 17th Century) of my written web series on Dutch Dollhouse Culture. At this time, hobbies for women related to material culture, consumption and domesticity so, textiles, shopping, ladylike activity, charity work and the running of a … Continue reading Worlds Within Worlds Part 3: Wealthy Dutch Women in the 17th Century
Studying the decorative arts had me in my element. Many can relate to the joy of peering into cabinets at the V&A - I suppose we're all just very nosy. Being raised on the Antique's Roadshow and a good dose of behind glass, it's not the cash in the attic that has an appeal but rather, the … Continue reading Tea & Temperance – Faith, Hope & Charity
