Celebrating the RSN's 150th Anniversary: Fundraising in 1892

In our latest film, Chief Executive & Exhibition Curator, Dr Susan Kay-Williams, shows us a special book from 1892. In 1892, the RSN staged a major fundraiser using a popular method at the time, a Tableaux Vivant. French for ‘living picture’, a Tableaux Vivant is a static scene containing one or more actors or models. This wonderful book from our archive collection contains photos and ephemera from our event, showcasing some of the fabulous scenery, costumes and people who were involved. Learn more about our history: https://royal-needlework.org.uk/our-history/