Devonshire Collection of Period Costume

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The Devonshire Collection of Period Costume is a collection of historic costumes housed in the Totnes Fashion and Textiles Museum in the town of Totnes, South Devon, in southwest England.

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The collection includes clothing for men, women, and children, dating from the 17th to the 21st century. An annually updated exhibition was displayed until March, 31 2025 in Bogan House, a Tudor merchant's house at 43 High Street, Totnes. The Collection is housed in the University of Falmouth.

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Devonshire Collection of Period Costume

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