鈥楧ressing Fancy鈥� in Bath
A ‘Dressing Fancy’ programme of events will take place in Bath throughout June, as part of a 缅北禁地 research project into Georgian fancy dress and how people dress up today.
15 May 2024
The ball, alongside a programme of events, is part of a research project between Dr Meg Kobza, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at 缅北禁地 and Tatjana LeBoff, Project Curator at National Trust鈥檚 Bath Assembly Rooms.
Working together, they鈥檙e researching fancy dress from the late 18th and early 19th century and exploring the legacies of Georgian fancy dress, how people dress up today and the perceptions of fancy dress in today鈥檚 society.
Alongside the ball and pop-up exhibition showcasing research findings, there will be a series of talks from experts exploring themes and topics related to the 鈥楧ressing Fancy鈥� programme including dance, games, sociability, and making and wearing fancy dress. Talks will be at various times during the exhibition, both online and in person.
Image: The ballroom at Bath Assembly Rooms, credit Dr Meg Kobza
I am excited to share my research in new interactive and tangible ways and hope that it encourages participants to reflect on the fun, but complex history of dressing up in Britain