Threads of Identity Exhibition - 'The Final Act'
Explore items from Snowshill's internationally significant costume collection.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Threads of Identity will lead you through a curated selection of garments from Charles Wade’s remarkable Snowshill Costume Collection. Each piece tells a story—not just of fashion, but of the cultures it represents, and the identities it helped shape. With items of both national and international significance, this exhibition invites you to explore how clothing weaves together personal expression, social history, and global connection.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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The exhibition will be spread throughout the Manor house, some will be accessible on the ground floor.
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