Sunday, 7 July 2024
Imaginary Conversations : An Erdem Collection Inspired By Dowager Duchess Deborah
A new exhibition at Chatsworth which I'm pleased to say I helped with in a tiny way, and I mean teeny tiny.
The gorgeous pink confection of a dress and the Elvis slippers were actually owned and worn by Debo. A huge fan of Elvis, she sadly didn't get to meet him.
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ReplyDeleteThey are extraordinary just like Debo
DeleteWhat a fabulous collection and display! So evocative I can almost hear music of the time playing. ~Robin~
ReplyDeleteIf you were at the exhibition you would hear Elvis singing, 'you were always on my mind'. The collection was launched at the British Museum and there is a film of it playing behind the outfits. Wonderful stuff.
DeleteLooks a lovely exhibition at Chatsworth, I enjoyed seeing your photographs.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thanks Jan.
DeleteHow beautiful it all looks Jean ... would love to have seen that exhibition. 💗
ReplyDeleteYes, with your craft skills you would find it most inspirational.
DeleteI would definitely have loved seeing this exhibition! xxx
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