Description

Our new intimate exhibition, Tales of Textiles: The RSN Collection in Focus highlights the life of key pieces from the Royal School of Needlework’s Collection & Archive with a focus on English embroidery. Objects on display span three centuries and tell a story of wear and use, protection and care, tradition and innovation, and stitchers domestic and professional.

The Curator Talk & Private View lasts for 1 hour and 30 minutes (exhibition style, folded chairs are available for seating) and begins with an illustrated lecture by RSN Curator, Isabella Rosner who will reveal in-depth information about the RSN Collection and why she chose the objects on display as well as relaying some of the fascinating stories and facts about them.

She will also provide historical context and background about the Royal School of Needlework.

After this you will have the opportunity to examine exhibits in close detail with Isabella and your tour guide and have access to relevant parts of our handling Collection.

This event is strictly limited to 15 guests and you will have an opportunity to visit our beautiful on-site RSN Shop after your private view.

Please note that these events do not include entrance to tour Hampton Court Palace and we will collect guests at HCP Security. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferrable.