Research for the exhibition En/In vogue. Elsie Reford et la mode suggests that Elsie was interested in Parisian novelties, while promoting the purchase of products from the British Empire. The presence of the French capital's name on the labels of certain accessories and garments preserved at Jardins de Métis/Reford Gardens alongside other artifacts from London corroborates this assertion. Extracts from her diaries reveal the original means she used to achieve this.
This talk, given by Philippe Denis, will take the form of a treasure hunt. It will enable the audience to retrace the investigation that led to this conclusion, presenting the elements that enabled it to be formulated.
This activity is free with the purchase of daily access to the Gardens (purchase must be completed upon registration). Members of Les Amis des Jardins de Métis must present their valid membership card at the entrance to the site.
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