The intricacies and sometimes inconveniences of clothing from a bygone era are just some of the items in a new exhibition titled Silver Threads and Golden Needles at the Armidale Folk Museum that was officially opened during History Week on Friday, September 7.
The gala event hosted by the Armidale Historical Society was opened by Armidale personality Rita Showell, owner of Fabric Fair.
Judith Grieve form the Armidale Historical Society said that there is a terrific variety of historic items including nineteenth and early twentieth century clothing as well as the work of Armidale tailors and dressmakers of yesteryear.
“We have an eclectic mix of items on display, from clothing, fibres of silk, wool, hemp and cotton and masses of sewing items, including sewing boxes and beautiful thimbles,” said Judith.
“Some of the items are from the Folk Museum, but most have been lent to us. We asked people to have a look at what they had and we had more than we could display, the response was terrific.”
Judith and the rest of the members of the Armidale Historical Society would like to thank Colane Simmons for her wonderful work in putting the exhibition together.
“Colane was such a star, she has a wonderful creative flair and did a wonderful job, with us as helpers,” said Judith.
Silver Threads and Golden Needles will run for some weeks, even months, with organisers keeping it going as long as they can.
“It gives visitors to the Folk Museum something new to see,” said Judith.
