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Suburbia talk: Home Comforts
Emmanuelle Dirix, fashion historian - Winchester School of Art, Central Saint Martins and Antwerp Fashion academy
Tuesday 23 February 2010
The style of the new suburban interiors and the changing role of the housewife in the 1920s and 1930s. This talk focuses on the wives and mothers who found themselves in charge of their new homes, in Metroland - far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Emmanuelle will explore how homes changed dramatically after the First World War, through the boom in technology and labour saving devices, and in their decorative schemes. She will compare the sleek ideal 'moderne' interiors that featured in magazines and promotional material, with the ubiquitous reality of mock Jacobean sideboards and floral wallpapers. Drawing on women's magazines of the time she will also discuss the woman's role in the house, where she shopped and what she bought.
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Talks take place in the Museum's Cubic Theatre, the talks start at 18.30 and last approximately one hour. All talks are BSL interpreted. Tickets: Adults £8.00; senior citizens £6.00; students £4.00.
Superb Cyburbia - Studio Day for 13-18 years
Wednesday 17 February 10:30 - 16:00
London Transport Museum joins forces with Somerset House for an exciting exploration of Suburbia.
The day will start at London Transport Museum in Covent Garden with a visit to the exhibition, followed by studio time in the Learning Centre at Somerset House
Limited spaces, booking is essential. Cost: £15.00. For bookings please click here.
Other things to do:
Acton Depot tours & Open Weekends