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Who is wearing what?

Travel around the world and back through time to learn how clothes, headwear and accessories can give clues about the people who wore them.

From Ancient Rome to the Edo period in Japan and the Kingdom of Benin, discover how artists throughout history have used clothes to reveal facts about culture, climate, fashion and function. Find out why it was so important for artists to dress their characters and models carefully using costumes, jewellery and footwear.

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