TOUR FASHION MUSEUM IN BATH, ENGLAND | MUSEUM OF COSTUME 

A lovely walk through fashion history. A few points to clarify; in the third example the dress is accessorized with a sheer shoulder cape called a pelerine it is not a lace collar. Also the protective overshoes are usually referred to as pattens. And regarding the size of the shoes and some of the garments. there is a myth that pre-modern people were tiny and although in some cases there were smaller individuals it should be remembered that the desire for museums to collect the very best extant examples of clothing and accessories this often, although not always means that the smallest versions which could no longer be cut down for anyone else survived. The same can be said for period shoes where often costume museums contain the survivals which were so small that they remained unsold stock and ended up in collections. So we need to be aware that what we see in museum collections are very particular examples that may not be typical. Unless we know the actual individual who wore something often what survives may not reflect what the general elite population wore. One of the few categories of outerwear that does give a reasonable idea of the physical characteristics of a very particular group is likely to have been is that of armor, as it had to be made to fit a particular man at a particular point of his life and could not be altered for anyone else.

The blue and white dress at the end (#47) is the dress I used for my wedding dress. The pattern is in Patterns of Fashion by Janet Arnold. A lot of these dresses are in her books with patterns if anyone wants to make them. The school of historical dress is reissuing them this year with color photos and more patterns.

I got to visit this beautiful museum on my honeymoon in 2001. The featured gown was the extremely low-cut green gown Jennifer Lopez wore the Grammy’s in 2000. But it was all the other gowns they had on display that just captured my interest. If you’re into fashion history, or just like looking at history that was lived in, I recommend this museum.

Amazing and lovely can't believe some of these dresses are almost 300 years old

Too bad that some of those weren't on turn tables. But thank you for the little glimpse of them. DO WISH could have seen MORE... as I will NEVER have a chance to see these in person!!

I was a member of my friends' wedding here! Actually in the Assembly Rooms, but our group went through the Museum of Costume on our way to the ceremony. She wore a spectacular custom corset dress that fit right in with the stunning costumes on display.

I'm like the kid looking in Macy's store window at Christmas time...👀WOW

Its a shame I likely will never have a chance to see these lovely garments in person, so these films are truly a gift. When you stop and think at how many were actually worn and then preserved over time, its amazing. Those mens jackets were something else!

My maternal grandmother restored antique fans...I loved them as a child...all the different, lovely scenes on them!

I absolutely looooove Empire, Georgian, and Regency fashion - Men's Georgian style is so lavish, and all the embroidery just awes me. I also just love the intricacy to the pieces from the 1600s

Absolutely stunning display. Its amazing they all still exist now!

This is so wonderful ❤️ Thank you for taking the time for filming and the detailed explanation of the garments. I enjoyed every moment. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful clothing, hats, gloves and under garments. I would love to see this in person, but you allow me to view the details through your visit. How wonderful, thank you again. It’s so strange to me that I love these dresses so much, I’m a seasoned woman that hasn’t worn a dress in years and YEARS. These are all works of art. Again thank you for sharing.

Thank You so much!! One of the best art shows I’ve been to was at the Art Institute in Chicago displaying a large number of impressionist paintings and the garments worn by those who posed for the paintings. They had many very similar garments as those in the paintings, but the best were the 3 actual dresses wore by the subjects in the paintings. Absolutely fabulous. If I had the opportunity to begin my career at this time I would study historical fashion. I love the amazing fashions of the past!

Loveeeeeeeee seeing all the old beautiful clothes

It would make sense if the narrow shoes are still around simply because they were samples.

Re the boys "dress." Worth mentioning that this custom stems from far back in British fashion history. It was common for boys (at least in the middle and upper class for boys to wear dresses until they were 7 years old. Which was called "the age of reason".

That was amazing! Thank you for making this content available 🙏

I was there in 2016 and these fashions are outstanding. What I missed or did not understand what I was seeing was the “outer” shoe. We did see dolls but what is shown here is a whole new variety. Thank you for filming this.

These virtual tours bring the world to our doors, especially right now. I'm at risk so traveling right now isn't happening but I can safely see the world. Thank you!

When I used to dress to the hilt in the late 70s & 80s I love taking cues from antique men’s wear, especially the neck ties.

@22:44- 22:52. Clearly, he's passionate about this. Passion fuels tenacity. It's why he knows he'll never stop learning. The way I see it, you'll never know everything, but it shouldn't stop you from trying to know everything.

Hes so camp and knowlegable . I love it xx

amazing and beautiful - Thank you Michael for your expertise and Rachel for the lovely video tour.

❤🎉❤🎉❤😊ty for sharing this video...

Elizabeth was very proud of her long fingers!

Thank you for showing us this wonderful range of clothing, loved it

This is taking my breath away. The love in the intricate details is felt throughout time and space. Imagine these pieces in all their glory in a ballroom sparkling in the candle light. Thank you for sharing this Gem. I hope to see in person one day.

Wonderful tour.There are some gorgeous dresses in hear from all periods of history.I think my favourite was the Blue bro had e with the matching shoes and outer shoes .So beautiful and in such fabulous condition too.But all of them were beautifully displayed and I can’t believe how many mens clothes and accessories are in there too.Exceptional display and walk through of the history of clothes.Thank you for taking us along ..Love n Light 🥰

Thank you for such professional tour. I enjoyed like if I'd be there. Can't wait to visit it in real life

I went to the Museum back in the 80s, it really left a lasting impression, especially the 18th century Court dress, or walking side board! I'm now making a set of wide hoops for a doll.

Absolute treasure! Oh my love the empire waist. The intricacies of the designs from all the eras. Gorgeous.

LOVE, LOVE THESE CLOTHES. THANKS

I loved this video! Bravo to the guide....Thank You Sir for sharing Extraordinary Knowledge 🌟

This man’s knowledge of fashion, textiles etc was extraordinary! I loved this video! Thank you so much!

If you get chance again, a small fashion museum in Blandford, Dorset, England. I was personal friends and model for the founder, the late and great Betty Penny, a lovely little museum worth a visit.

Thank you for the tour! I toured this museum in 2018 on my own and I’m so glad I did as I was able to take the time to read every card and admire the details of so many of the pieces. It was wonderful - and from what you say it sounds like I could do it all again since different pieces are displayed while others are resting.😊

Very beautiful musium

I have been to this museum in Bath in the late 1990’s. I love Costume Exhibits. Thank you for the tour

Quel musée! Commentaire extrêmement plaisant. Images++ Merci!!

Thank you both for filming and educating us!! Absolutely amazing work! ❤️🙏🏻❤️

I would just sit, draw, and take notes for DAYS! I would need an unlimited pass. I would be stuck in the 18th century

Wow. This is an extraordinary tour. Thank you.

Oh Rachel , How amazing with Michael talking about each piece of items . I would love to see this in person incredible collection.

So beautiful……thank you for showing us.

I have had Triple/DoubleA width, 7 shoe size since a teenager. Really before, as my narrow foot even in grade school, caused problems. No loafer, or saddle shoe would fit, too wide. Of course as adult discovered narrow shoes were most expensive. As time goes on can't even find.

One of my favorite museums. Any time I would visit the UK would go. Hope I'll be able to visit when they reopen! Thanks so much for this video. Brings back so many good memories ❤

Absolutely extravagantly elegant! Craftsmanship at its best.

Great video. I am always amazed at the amount of fabric that went into the women's gowns in the past when fabrics were so hard to produce and the fashions of the day were so labor intensive. Not to mention how long it took to get into them. I am surprised it took so many centuries for women to adopt simpler more comfortable clothes.

Totes blown away. Thank you for the tour...can't get to Bath!

When they followed husbands to India their dresses were their undoing...led to severe dehydration and many women died...Imagine coming down with dysentery or malaria with a high fever in all those yards of fabric.. even their nightgowns were many yards of fabric. The practice at that time was to “sweat out a fever...big fire in the fireplace, closed windows and lots of quilts.

One of my favourite places since I was 15 years old. Its so sad that it has closed. I do hope they find a new home

Excellent video! Did you notice the fingers of the gloves from 1600's? How LONG the fingers like the pinky you mentioned! Who has fingers that long? I have long fingers and those would be too long for me lol! I just realized this video was taken 2 years ago, still enjoyed it thoroughly!

Loved this !

Lovely ❤

Loved the 'tour'!

I have been looking for a presentation like this for a while now. I’m so grateful I found this beautiful documentary! The clothing takes me away to a different time periods in my mind and I love it! I can imagine being there during those periods just by the clothing.

Stunning fabrics, embroidery and needlework I keep wondering how many pulls and pins were needed before we started to use zippers

What a treat thank you!

Thank you for sharing this tour. So thankfull because I cant travel do to my poor health. Bless you!

Such a wonderful video, I enjoyed this tour so much. Thank you for taking the time to make this video ❤ added this museum to my bucket list!

Fantastic so good!

Wonderful tour and so informative! Thank you for giving us a glimpse into how fashion played such a pivotal role in social history.

OMG, I have visited Bath on numerous occasions and I never knew this museum was there. I only live about an half hour drive from there. This is on my to do...most definetly. Thank you ❤

We as in the whole world have forgotten the ART of clothing and dressing. Sad! Now we come all the way to the bottom of taste and etiquette when people are in their pajamas in public!

I have been to Bath! this was so very interesting. RACHEL! (said in a loud shrieky voice)Boy, we were really lucky that you and the Doll uncles found each other!!

So gorgeous ❤

Rosemary Harden has done such a good job with the museum.

WOW loved IT thank you so much

Beautiful clothes!

I spent HOURS there in 2005, and am planning to visit again next spring. It was a highlight of my trip to the UK!

Lovely dresses just for me

Thank you this was lovely. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

So beautiful

Great presentation

My ancestors were silk weavers and cotton weavers from 1750s the would be amazed

Thank you so much 💓

Love you twos videos thank you Rachel and Michael, absolutely stunning video and had to subscribe

Extraordinary

What a source for making doll clothes!

Viewers may be interested to know pins referred to in this video used to hold the clothes together before zippers were invented all hand made some going back 1,000 years are constantly being washed up onto the Thames foreshore in relatively large numbers found by many local Mudlarkers some of whom have video's here on RU-vid

Thank you for sharing this wonderful video! Please, please, please ... could the "Ice Cream Sundae" dress (last dress of video and Michael's favorite) become an online doll class by Michael Canadas? WINK! Smiles, Stella

The casual shade he throws lmao

Elizabeth I’s fingers were _very_ long and _very_ slender, as were her hands, and she was famously vain about them. Think about her portraits….her hands are always prominently placed. Her penmanship was exquisite, and she was an expert musician, especially on the virginals (small harpsichord). She was also highly intelligent, as she spoke 5 languages fluently by the age of 11, including spoken and written Latin.

So now I need to get to Bath England. Added to the bucket list...

I wanted to have a dress that comes from the museum it would be great 😅

Great exhibit! The cut of the bodice on the one with the train that he says is "1884" strikes me more as a very early 1890's, or perhaps a very late 1880's one from before when sleeves ballooned in shape. IDK why.

The French Huguenots who were expelled from France in the 1600s were skilled in silk weaving. Many of them settled in London and started producing Spital field silk on their looms.

This is wonderful - thank you for the long video and all the details.....I am positive that the third dtess (blue and tan striped) is not a print - it is definitely woven.....

Gotta love beauty

It strikes me that not everyone watching this would understand all of the terms you use. The one that stands out to me was when you mentioned that boys would wear dresses until they were 'breeched'. Relatively few people would realize that this means 'potty-trained', as they didn't want a child's good clothes to be soiled.. What you said about the wearability of older fashions in today's world resonates with me. I'm a RevWar reenactor from upstate New York. I get very frustrated when I have to buy clothes that have no pockets; most skirts and dresses don't have them. When I do have to wear them, i pull out my fancy 18th-century pocket, which has a Jacobean print, and wear that over my skirt. Very few people have asked me about it, and those that do feel it's eminently practical under the circumstances.

I hate to tell you this, but leather molds to your feet, and they only look narrow because they're stuffed with paper, not feet. Regular (non industrial shoes) were just not as thickly soled as modern ones, and were custom made, and quite comfortable. Your clothes look different on the hanger or mannequin than they do on an actual human, and leather shoes are the same

Amazing video though :)

I could live there.

This is true.time travel!!

Hello! I live in Sweden and I love historical gowns. My dream is to open a museum with historical gowns but my father says that Sweden is too small for that kind of project.

The leather gloves appear to be very tiny however before wearing a glove stretcher would be used first.

I want them all

Stitches that looked like they were made by mice! The amazing Tailor of Gloucester !

My Good Man, one does NOT press velvet from ANY side! You need steam and/or a needle board, or the velvet will be ruined.

Ok, quiero el rojo para dominguear 😂