The annual spring clean at the Blandford Fashion Museum is nearing completion.

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Pictured: Museum curator Stella Walker prepares a 1950s Polmark evening gown in vibrant peach for exhibit. The strapless dress features two underskirts and is notable for the rear design (pictured) which takes influence from the bustled dresses of the 1870s. <br />
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Taken to the cleaners… <br />
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The annual spring clean at the Blandford Fashion Museum is nearing completion with the grand reopening taking place today (Mon 13/02/23). <br />
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Volunteers dust, hoover and deep clean the eclectic collection of over 5000 historic costumes, dresses, and uniforms that reflect over 250 years of changing tastes, materials and hemlines. <br />
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The clean up also involves the countless dummies, mannequins, wigs, artifacts and accessories that go along with the unique collection.

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Pic: CorinMesser/BNPS

Pictured: Museum curator Stella Walker prepares a 1950s Polmark evening gown in vibrant peach for exhibit. The strapless dress features two underskirts and is notable for the rear design (pictured) which takes influence from the bustled dresses of the 1870s.

Taken to the cleaners…

The annual spring clean at the Blandford Fashion Museum is nearing completion with the grand reopening taking...
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