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Exhibition: A Botanic Dream
Shaw House, Church Rd, Shaw, Berkshire RG14 2DR
Saturday 15 February
Suitable for all ages, with a family friendly activity to enjoy.Saturday 15 – Wednesday 19 February | 10am – 4pm | Free
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Exhibition: A Botanic Dream
Exploring eighteenth-century gender roles in the newly discovered science of botany, this installation is a beautiful display of hand stitched linens, collages and wallpapers by artist Anne Griffiths. Taking a gentle look into how men displayed their wealth and status through their plant collections and knowledge of botanical taxonomy. In comparison, women who were discouraged from botanical study, found other ways to express their interest through what might now be deemed interior design.
Suitable for all ages, with a family friendly activity to enjoy.
Saturday 15 – Wednesday 19 February | 10am – 4pm | Free
Suitable for all ages, with a family friendly activity to enjoy.
Saturday 15 – Wednesday 19 February | 10am – 4pm | Free
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