tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post8667011174742976476..comments2024-03-27T09:58:35.443-07:00Comments on Reading and Writing: A Century of Style at Glasgow KelvingroveUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-2696518514954965422016-02-02T11:53:36.695-08:002016-02-02T11:53:36.695-08:00It looks a splendid exhibition, Rosemary.It looks a splendid exhibition, Rosemary.Joan Fleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629276914643471249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-88605730402394350042016-02-02T08:35:15.190-08:002016-02-02T08:35:15.190-08:00That's a good point, Maggie! Fun to experience...That's a good point, Maggie! Fun to experience for a day but we're very lucky to wear what we like.<br /><br />Excellent for research, Patsy - I was careful to photograph the information too where possible!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-46825411300844092412016-02-02T08:33:25.128-08:002016-02-02T08:33:25.128-08:00I think crinolines, although unwieldy, allowed for...I think crinolines, although unwieldy, allowed for a sense of freedom around the legs beneath!<br /><br />Yes - I'd love to dress up for a while, Julia, in the knowledge I could go back to normal!<br /><br />That is one of the interesting facts at these kind of displays, Helen!<br /><br />You're welcome, Carol - you would love it!<br /><br /><br /><br />Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-83850527754789015962016-02-02T00:53:27.854-08:002016-02-02T00:53:27.854-08:00Seems like an excellent research resource. (Should...Seems like an excellent research resource. (Should have said really remarkable research resource!)Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-5865369644354673572016-02-01T12:29:57.453-08:002016-02-01T12:29:57.453-08:00Thanks for including those fascinating pictures. C...Thanks for including those fascinating pictures. Can you imagine what it must have felt like to be encumbered with all that material? Very hot in the summer I should imagine and I don't suppose they were too particular about hygiene.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938216505505274248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-78349541380965008052016-02-01T08:52:36.139-08:002016-02-01T08:52:36.139-08:00Looks like a very good exhibition, Rosemary. Wish ...Looks like a very good exhibition, Rosemary. Wish I lived closer!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your pictures too. :-)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-28098335842504857482016-02-01T08:27:09.738-08:002016-02-01T08:27:09.738-08:00I love displays of historical costumes . . . it ne...I love displays of historical costumes . . . it never ceases to amaze me how short people were, and how tiny the waists and feet!Helen Pollardhttp://helenpollardwrites.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-79973801813541576372016-02-01T06:26:11.277-08:002016-02-01T06:26:11.277-08:00This sounds like a wonderful exhibition. Much as I...This sounds like a wonderful exhibition. Much as I like to look at the old fashions, however, I'm SO glad I live now and not then. The idea of being trussed up with all that corsetry fills me with horror. I'll take Spanx over whalebone any day! Julia Thorleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485301135194085398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-41944131055412559392016-02-01T02:47:46.102-08:002016-02-01T02:47:46.102-08:00Those crinolines are gorgeous. When I see this kin...Those crinolines are gorgeous. When I see this kind of thing I'm often tempted to write something historical - but I'm too lazy!Jo Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12976757854217324838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-41431136821744670192016-02-01T02:17:12.310-08:002016-02-01T02:17:12.310-08:00Thanks for your comment, Maria. Although the exhib...Thanks for your comment, Maria. Although the exhibition will end soon, the art gallery and museum is a wonderful place to spend a day - it's out at the university area and the nearby park is lovely.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-65847371872301083152016-02-01T02:10:16.792-08:002016-02-01T02:10:16.792-08:00Oh Rosemary, my favorite pastime is looking back a...Oh Rosemary, my favorite pastime is looking back at how life was...<br />And my husband would also be walking in the park. Thank you for sharing, if I'm ever in Glasgow I'll be sure to visit the museum myself. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.com