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❤️ or loathe #ValentinesDay, these beautiful C18th Norwegian bridal shawls are prefect for a romance-themed #FashionFriday. From Peasant Art of Europe, 1927.
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Colour page with embroidered garments. Text reads: Embroidery on two bridal shawls, 1777, probably from Telemarken.
February 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
Day 9 of #ExploreYourArchive and it’s a real page-turner—except for the pests trying to worm their way in! 🪲Find out how we keep the archives pest-free for #EYAAnimals
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November 29, 2024 at 9:12 AM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
#VintageVogueXmas Some beautiful jingle-tastic gold #bells ring their way into @arascot.bsky.social's
#archiveadventcalendar today. Vogue, 1988.
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#fashion #jewellery #vintagefashion #fashiondmu
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December 3, 2024 at 9:04 AM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
Stayin' Alive - Stayin' Archived -
Day 7 of #ExploreYourArchive! & today, we’re stepping behind the scenes to explore lux levels and what life under the spotlight means for archives.
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November 27, 2024 at 9:04 AM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
What's your fave type of #ChristmasCracker: the bang or the bite? For @arascot.bsky.social's #ArchiveAdventCalendar these may be more cookie than cracker but I 😍them anyway! #VogueXmas
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#HolidayBaking #FestiveTreats #ChristmasCookies
image of baked cookies in the shape of fishes, and the three kings decorated with edible gold leaf
December 13, 2024 at 9:29 AM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
11 days to go!!So that's how they did their #Shopping in 1959. Who else wishes they had a direct line to Santa?🎅🎄#VogueXams for
@arascot.bsky.social 's #ArchiveAdventCalendar #CountdownToChristmas #VintageShopping #ChristmasNostalgia #Christmas
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December 17, 2024 at 9:34 AM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
Ooo it's finally time for #FestiveSeason #FashionFriday's and I'm loving this decadent sparkly layered vibe. #XmasVogue, 1985.
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Colour fashion photo: model wears fitted bodice covered in pearls with gold and bronze layered skirt and stole.
December 6, 2024 at 12:14 PM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
Horror film or Xmassy? It's all about the retro berry-red #ChristmasGifts in #VogueXmas 1976 for @arascot.bsky.social's #ArchiveAdventCalendar today. I do like that red telephone! #librarydmu #ArchiveHashtag #dmuforlife #Christmas2024
December 17, 2024 at 9:42 AM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
A stylised & beautiful snowy scene for #WinterSports for
@arascot.bsky.social 's #ArchiveAdventCalendar with this ski wear from #VogueXmas 1933. What’s your favourite vintage winter sport trend? #librarydmu #ArchiveHashtag
#sportswear #Vintagefashion #fashionhistory #sportshistory ⛷️
black and white fashion photo: model wears all in one thick wool ski suit with gauntlet shaped gloves and holding a striped scarf.
December 19, 2024 at 9:19 AM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
This #FashionFriday take a peek at our latest student feature showcasing #Fashion zines made from pics in our collections by #dmufashionbuying & #dmufashionmarketing students ow.ly/atYh50UUOul 😍
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February 7, 2025 at 9:26 AM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
Day 8 #ExploreYourArchive Find out how understanding archival catalogues is like exploring a family tree for #EYAFamily🌳 Each branch links pieces of the past, preserving stories for future generations.
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November 28, 2024 at 8:46 AM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
Final Day of #ExploreYourArchive! 🎉 We hope you've enjoyed our posts over the past 10 days as much as we’ve enjoyed sharing them. This is #EYAYourArchive. Check out how to visit: ow.ly/iekO50UgAgS
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November 30, 2024 at 1:13 PM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
Fantastic session with Rachel Higginbottom's MA Digital Design students exploring the potential for heritage inspired projects & beyond. What a great start to teaching in 2025 🤩
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class of students looking at archives 2 students looking at old technology
January 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
Bit of a pricey #Xmas sleigh for sure (and this ad is from 1990!!) but I dooo love the #WinterWonderland vibes for
@arascot.bsky.social's #ArchiveAdventCalendar #VogueXmas #librarydmu #archivehashtag
#XmasVibes #WinterVibes #HolidaySeason #VintageChristmas #XmasAds
Colour ad for Asprey with a traditional sleigh full of gifts and an illustrated winter scene in the background.
December 11, 2024 at 10:02 AM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
After searching across 6 decades I deffo need a cuppa. The best I can offer is a Christmas pun for today's #ArchiveAdventCalendar with Chari-tea! #XmasVogue 1985. Thoughts @arascot.bsky.social? More #ChristmasCharity needed! #librarydmu #archivehashtag
#Christmas2024 #Fashion #1980sStyle
Colour photograph of a variety of decorative tea cups and saucers.
December 9, 2024 at 10:16 AM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
Another dramatic cinematic look for #FashionFriday. This week we're vibing Fosse's Cabaret which won a raft of #Oscars following its release in 1972. From Harpers & Queen, 1974. #AStitchinTime13 #archivehashtag
#fashionhistory #fashionmagazines #fashion #retrofashion #1970s
Fashion photo with day and night look. Model wears gangster-style suit on the right while on the left focus on turban headwear with black eye make-up and large earrings
January 31, 2025 at 9:10 AM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
Deck the halls 1955 style! Continuing a #Vogue #Xmas theme, today's @arascot.bsky.social #ArchiveAdventCalendar is all about tree-mendous home #decorations!🎁
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#ChristmasDecor #VogueXmas #librarydmu #fashion
Colour illustrations in pink and green of Christmas decorations including a tree with candy canes and a decorated candelabra
December 2, 2024 at 9:44 PM
lboroor.bsky.social
Think Higher Education is all about brains and big ideas? Think again and discover what students learnt in the Fifties at Loughborough College School - blog.lboro.ac.uk/rdm/2025/03/...
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Image of a notebook with two different styles of cross stitch, one in blue and one in red.
March 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
lboroor.bsky.social
Did you know? The University once had a Junior School as a department. It was once known as Loughborough College School and housed in this building. #SchoolArchivesDay #ArchiveHashtag @britrecs.bsky.social @araukie.bsky.social
A black and white photo of a building on Loughborough University campus which used to be a school
March 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
Not exactly a #Chimney, but who could resist these enchanting fairytale turrets for @arascot.bsky.social's #ArchiveAdventCalendar? 🏰✨ Oh, and the sapphires & diamonds aren’t too shabby either! #VogueXmas, 1959
#librarydmu #archivehashtag #jewellery #Christmas2024 #VogueXmas #Christmasgifts
Colour adveryt for Charles de Temple Jewellery with illustrated winter background with a fairy tale castle two tinkerbell-like fairies.
December 6, 2024 at 9:15 AM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
'What will you send?' #ChristmasCards? 3 tanned swimmers? 2 swimmers and a mer-snowman? Can someone explain this ad to me please?! A left-field ad from #VogueXmas, 1998 for
@arascot.bsky.social's #Archiveadventcalendar #librarydmu #archivehashtag #HolidayMarketing #AdHistory #Christmas2024
Colour photo ad for Royal Mail: 3 tanned swimmers standing on a beach in the sun all looking out to sea. One has a christmas card with a snowman on it held over the top half of his body.
December 10, 2024 at 9:07 AM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
Now this is my idea of #FestiveClothes (as long as it's faux) snuggly and warm with a tall gnome hat! #XmasVogue, 1985.
@arascot.bsky.social's #ArchiveAdventCalendar
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Colour fashion photo. Model wears ankle length brown fur coat with tall conical fur hat.
December 13, 2024 at 9:25 AM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
DYK: the 1st nativity scene is thought to have been created by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1223. Below a rather ornate #Nativity scene for @arascot.bsky.social #ArchiveAdventCalendar from #XmasVogue, 1950.
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#Christmas2024 #ChristmasHistory #Christmastradition
Colour image of a ceramic nativity scene with Mary, joseph, Jesus and angel Gabriel.
December 9, 2024 at 10:18 AM
lboroor.bsky.social
Loughborough College School archive reminds us of our strong ties and impact in the area of Handicraft Education.
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A black and white image of pupils doing handicraft in a class setting
March 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
8 days to go and consumerism overload is setting in so today let's kick back and enjoy the #merryandbright for
@arascot.bsky.social 's #ArchiveAdventCalendar #VogueXmas, 1976. #librarydmu #ArchiveHashtag
#dmuforlife #Christmas2024 #FestiveSeason #HolidaySpirit #RetroFashion
Fashion photo shoot: model wears bright red jumpsuit and is dancing on a lit dancefloor with leg kicked high and arms in the air.
December 18, 2024 at 9:28 AM