Behind the Scenes: Preparing garments for display in Beyond the Little Black Dress

In this look behind the scenes, textile conservator Danielle Connolly discusses the careful work that went into preparing and installing the garments on display in National Museums Scotland’s Beyond the Little Black Dress exhibition (open until 29 October 2023). Find out how Danielle and the team purchased, prepared and dressed custom mannequins ahead of the exhibition opening, and how the stunning garments showcased in Beyond the Little Black Dress were safely mounted and styled. Find out more on the National Museums Scotland website: https://www.nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/exhibitions/national-museum-of-scotland/beyond-the-little-black-dress/ Connect with us: Blog http://blog.nms.ac.uk/ Twitter https://twitter.com/NtlMuseumsScot Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NationalMuseumsScotland Instagram https://instagram.com/nationalmuseumsscotland/ Pinterest https://uk.pinterest.com/NtlMuseumsScot/