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Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century

During the reigns of Louis XV (1723-74) and Louis XVI (1774-92), fashion and furniture were not simply meant to be beautiful but were also intended to arouse, attract, and seduce. Published in response to the critically acclaimed and hugely popular exhibition held at the Metropolitan Museum in the fall of 2004, Dangerous Liaisons focuses on … Continue reading Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century

Lady Dunsmore prepares for the ball

Acclaimed actor Mamie Gummer will debut as The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s first artist-in-residence. She will star as Lady Dunmore, in a new Revolutionary Story® scene, “Lady Dunmore Prepares for the Ball.”During two performances at 11a.m. and 2p.m. May 1, Gummer will portray Charlotte, The Lady Dunmore, whose arrival in colonial Virginia was highly publicized and … Continue reading Lady Dunsmore prepares for the ball