Dido Belle prepares for her portrait to be painted by the artist David Martin accompanied by her cousin Lady Elizabeth Murray.
A short film on the research behind the making of this film:
Getting Dressed in the 18th Century – Dido Belle
Getting Dressed for Travelling in the 18th Century
The 18th century travelling outfit known as a Brunswick is practical and elegant. To find out more about it see our ‘Getting Dressed in the 18th Century – Brunswick’ Film:
18th Century Pockets
‘Lucy Locket lost her pocket, Kitty Fisher found it, Not a penny was there in it, Only a ribbon round it’.
Have you ever wondered how you could lose a pocket?
Starring the Gordon family: Matilda Gordon, Robyn Gordon and Louie Gordon, with their mum, Lucy Gordon.
Music by Chris Gordon
Director, Nic Loven
Costume, Pauline Loven