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Exhibition: The Needle is Always at Hand

Date:
14 June 2011 - 31 of August 2011
Time:
13:00 - 17:00
Location:
Keats House
Price:
£5.00; £3.00 concessions

Exhibition

In the late 1700s Hester Chapone wrote that "absolute idleness was inexcusable in a women, because the needle is always at hand". Yet for women like Fanny Brawne, sewing was more than just something to pass the time, it was a form of creative expression.

An exhibition exploring Fanny Brawne's time at Keats House through her interest in dress. Blurring the lines between costume and art this exhibition invites visitors to find each piece for themselves, to discover more about Fanny Brawne, Regency fashions and dressmaking.

FREE with an admission ticket to the house.

See images of work in progress in our exhibition Image Gallery.

Download a flyer for the exhibition.

Read an extract from Hester Chapone's book on Google Books. Read the complete work.