‘SILVER PADLOCKS FOR BLACKS OR DOGS; COLLARS, & C.’: LAPDOGS, BLACK SERVANTS AND SLAVERY

Saturday 20th February

Lapdogs and black servants were considered to be essential fashion accessories for wealthy women in Georgian Britain, and Stephanie Howard-Smith, PhD student at Queen Mary University of London, will be exploring the associations between the two.
Free after usual admission fee, no booking required
Time: 2pm

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