TTOT165 Development of Dye Colours in the 18th century
Join RSN Chief Executive, Dr Susan Kay-Williams for her final online talk before retiring at the end of August.
In this talk, Susan will discuss how hand embroidery was impacted by the development of dye colours in the 18th century.
Find out how companies such as Coats and DMC learned to increase the range of shades of thread they could make and retain the colour-fastness.
This led to the development of silk shading technique in Britain which was then applied to that other developing area of the 18th century, the work of the plant hunters, these two came together in flower embroideries often featuring plants recently brought to England for the first time.
“From here we move to the court and explore the short reign of the court mantua but we end with the beginning of formal attire, though not quite as we know it today, with the introduction of the three-piece suit for gentlemen, not the plain suits of today, but highly embellished ensembles featuring silk and metal threads,” says Susan.
About this Online Talk
This event is a live online talk at the given date and time. You will need access to a suitable computer (with audio/video), tablet or smartphone device. Please note that after booking, you will receive your personalised Zoom invite via email one or two days before each event.
Attendees Outside the UK
This Talk will run from 7pm to 8:30pm (19:00 to 20:30 hours) UK local time. If you are outside of the UK please check your local time, particularly if your location changes to/from Daylight Savings Time on a different schedule to the UK during March/April. To check and convert times please visit TimeAndDate.com.
Supporting the RSN
The minimum requested donation for this talk is £7.50 per person, but you may donate a higher value of your choosing if you wish. Please note that Gift Aid is only applicable for donations over £7.50. As a charity, we are very grateful for any support you can give us to put towards the RSN's essential costs. Thank you.
For details on further RSN events, please visit our Online Talks page.
Join RSN Chief Executive, Dr Susan Kay-Williams for her final online talk before retiring at the end of August.
In this talk, Susan will discuss how hand embroidery was impacted by the development of dye colours in the 18th century.
Find out how companies such as Coats and DMC learned to increase the range of shades of thread they could make and retain the colour-fastness.
This led to the development of silk shading technique in Britain which was then applied to that other developing area of the 18th century, the work of the plant hunters, these two came together in flower embroideries often featuring plants recently brought to England for the first time.
“From here we move to the court and explore the short reign of the court mantua but we end with the beginning of formal attire, though not quite as we know it today, with the introduction of the three-piece suit for gentlemen, not the plain suits of today, but highly embellished ensembles featuring silk and metal threads,” says Susan.
About this Online Talk
This event is a live online talk at the given date and time. You will need access to a suitable computer (with audio/video), tablet or smartphone device. Please note that after booking, you will receive your personalised Zoom invite via email one or two days before each event.
Attendees Outside the UK
This Talk will run from 7pm to 8:30pm (19:00 to 20:30 hours) UK local time. If you are outside of the UK please check your local time, particularly if your location changes to/from Daylight Savings Time on a different schedule to the UK during March/April. To check and convert times please visit TimeAndDate.com.
Supporting the RSN
The minimum requested donation for this talk is £7.50 per person, but you may donate a higher value of your choosing if you wish. Please note that Gift Aid is only applicable for donations over £7.50. As a charity, we are very grateful for any support you can give us to put towards the RSN’s essential costs. Thank you.
For details on further RSN events, please visit our Online Talks page.
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