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🎉 Great news ! 🎉

24/7 opening has returned for 2025 in #KimberlinLibrary! #loveDMU #dmulibrary #librarydmu #dmuleicester @librarydmu.bsky.social

Celebrating creativity in the #archives from the publication of the 1st staff & student anthology, Fonds, to 90 years of Footwear Design, read all about it & more in our latest Annual Report ow.ly/lqHB50UMvPZ
@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social #librarydmu @dmuleicester.bsky.social @araukie.bsky.social

Fashion illustration with red and orange background: 4 models wearing flapper style evening wear in black, silver and bronze with fringes and fur.

Oscar nominations have begun, so we're rolling out the #vintage red carpet in style! Presenting 'Ladies of the Screen' from Gazette du Bon Ton, 1925. Ooo, will we see anything similar at this year's event?
#FashionHistory #librarydmu #AstitchinTime
#1920sstyle #Oscars2025 #fashion

Colour fashion illustration featuring a long blue fur trimmed cloak with top hat.

It's that time of year when my husband *always* says 'I wish they'd bring back long cloaks.' So this lovely French blue, 1827, is his perfect #winter wear. What about you? Stay warm this #FashionFriday. #FashionHistory #Menswear #librarydmu
@astitchintimedesigns.net #winterfashion

class of students looking at archives

2 students looking at old technology

Fantastic session with Rachel Higginbottom's MA Digital Design students exploring the potential for heritage inspired projects & beyond. What a great start to teaching in 2025 🤩
#librarydmu #archivehashtag @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
@dmuleicester.bsky.social #digitaldesign #design

Illustrated magazine cover with a working man in flat cap and apron playing chess.

Workers' Chess League ad showing membership rates and meeting details at the Koh-i-noor restaurant.

For #ChessTuesday we’re sharing Time & Space—a fascinating magazine exploring how the Workers' Chess League worked to grow membership & challenge established clubs at the 'royal game'
From the #ECFchess Library #librarydmu #garylanechess #chesstutor #chesshistory #chessliterature

black and white fashion photo: model wears all in one thick wool ski suit with gauntlet shaped gloves and holding a striped scarf.

A stylised & beautiful snowy scene for #WinterSports for
@arascot.bsky.social 's #ArchiveAdventCalendar with this ski wear from #VogueXmas 1933. What’s your favourite vintage winter sport trend? #librarydmu #ArchiveHashtag
#sportswear #Vintagefashion #fashionhistory #sportshistory ⛷️

Fashion photo shoot: model wears bright red jumpsuit and is dancing on a lit dancefloor with leg kicked high and arms in the air.

8 days to go and consumerism overload is setting in so today let's kick back and enjoy the #merryandbright for
@arascot.bsky.social 's #ArchiveAdventCalendar #VogueXmas, 1976. #librarydmu #ArchiveHashtag
#dmuforlife #Christmas2024 #FestiveSeason #HolidaySpirit #RetroFashion

Horror film or Xmassy? It's all about the retro berry-red #ChristmasGifts in #VogueXmas 1976 for @arascot.bsky.social's #ArchiveAdventCalendar today. I do like that red telephone! #librarydmu #ArchiveHashtag #dmuforlife #Christmas2024

colour photo of decorated fireplace with a garland across the mantlepiece with holly & mistletoe

A #warmfire deffo brings the #festivevibes here & just look at this gorge decorated fireplace in #VogueXmas 1935. Someone get me a book (to read not burn a la Day After Tomorrow!) for @arascot.bsky.social's #ArchiveAdventCalendar #librarydmu #VintageChristmas #ChristmasDecor #Christmas2024

Colour fashion spread with the text spirited on the left with christmas lights. On the right model wears low cut, thin strap top with a red paper hat.

Embrace #Tradition and your #VogueXmas spirit, 1997 & don that paper hat, no arguments for @arascot.bsky.social's #ArchiveAdventCalendar - might need a cardi tho with that top. Brrr! #librarydmu #archivehashtag #VintageStyle #HolidaySpirit @AStitchinTime13

11 days to go!!So that's how they did their #Shopping in 1959. Who else wishes they had a direct line to Santa?🎅🎄#VogueXams for
@arascot.bsky.social 's #ArchiveAdventCalendar #CountdownToChristmas #VintageShopping #ChristmasNostalgia #Christmas
#librarydmu #ArchiveHashtag

A heads up that Special Collections will be CLOSED for the #Christmas Vacation:
21st Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025
Normal service will resume from 7th Jan 2025.
Wishing all a peaceful and restful holiday period.
#librarydmu @dmuleicester.bsky.social #dmuforlife

image of baked cookies in the shape of fishes, and the three kings decorated with edible gold leaf

What's your fave type of #ChristmasCracker: the bang or the bite? For @arascot.bsky.social's #ArchiveAdventCalendar these may be more cookie than cracker but I 😍them anyway! #VogueXmas
#librarydmu #archivehashtag @araukie.bsky.social
#HolidayBaking #FestiveTreats #ChristmasCookies

Colour fashion photo. Model wears ankle length brown fur coat with tall conical fur hat.

Now this is my idea of #FestiveClothes (as long as it's faux) snuggly and warm with a tall gnome hat! #XmasVogue, 1985.
@arascot.bsky.social's #ArchiveAdventCalendar
#librarydmu #ArchiveHashtag #FestiveFashion #VintageFashion #XmasStyle #WinterWardrobe #Christmas2024

Colour ad for Asprey with a traditional sleigh full of gifts and an illustrated winter scene in the background.

Bit of a pricey #Xmas sleigh for sure (and this ad is from 1990!!) but I dooo love the #WinterWonderland vibes for
@arascot.bsky.social's #ArchiveAdventCalendar #VogueXmas #librarydmu #archivehashtag
#XmasVibes #WinterVibes #HolidaySeason #VintageChristmas #XmasAds

CLOSING TOMORROW! Don't miss your chance to work with us: ACE Summer Internship 2025
🗓 Closing Date: 11th Dec 2024
⏰ Hours: 18.5 hpw
💷 Pay: £11.91 ph
More here & how to apply: ow.ly/hKG850UfTHO
@dmuleicester.bsky.social #dmuengage @dmuhistory.bsky.social #DMUwriters #dmufashion #librarydmu

Colour Magazine cover with pink Christmas message: Seasons Greetings

Black and white magazine images. Top: Kasparov with his mum and chess board. Bottom: Kasparov surrounded by class mates chatting.

Seasons Greetings from Chess Life Magazine 1981 reflecting on the year in #chess with Gary Kasparov appearing in the Youth section with his mum & peers. What are your highlights from 2024? From @englishchess.bsky.social Library
#librarydmu #garylanechess #chesstutor
#chesshistory #chessliterature

Colour photo ad for Royal Mail: 3 tanned swimmers standing on a beach in the sun all looking out to sea. One has a christmas card with a snowman on it held over the top half of his body.

'What will you send?' #ChristmasCards? 3 tanned swimmers? 2 swimmers and a mer-snowman? Can someone explain this ad to me please?! A left-field ad from #VogueXmas, 1998 for
@arascot.bsky.social's #Archiveadventcalendar #librarydmu #archivehashtag #HolidayMarketing #AdHistory #Christmas2024

Colour fashion photo. Models wear cream satin dresses with long gloves and fur jackets. Sparkle stars and jewellery in background.

Some gorgeous vintage #Vogue #ChristmasSparkle, 1972 for @arascot.bsky.social's #ArchiveAdventCalendar. Perfect for brightening up a Monday morning 🎄🌠
#librarydmu #dmufashion
#fashion #fashionhistory @AStitchinTime13
#ChristmasFashion #HolidayStyle #Christmas2024

Colour image of a ceramic nativity scene with Mary, joseph, Jesus and angel Gabriel.

DYK: the 1st nativity scene is thought to have been created by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1223. Below a rather ornate #Nativity scene for @arascot.bsky.social #ArchiveAdventCalendar from #XmasVogue, 1950.
#librarydmu #archivehashtag
#Christmas2024 #ChristmasHistory #Christmastradition

Colour photograph of a variety of decorative tea cups and saucers.

After searching across 6 decades I deffo need a cuppa. The best I can offer is a Christmas pun for today's #ArchiveAdventCalendar with Chari-tea! #XmasVogue 1985. Thoughts @arascot.bsky.social? More #ChristmasCharity needed! #librarydmu #archivehashtag
#Christmas2024 #Fashion #1980sStyle

Colour fashion photo: model wears fitted bodice covered in pearls with gold and bronze layered skirt and stole.

Ooo it's finally time for #FestiveSeason #FashionFriday's and I'm loving this decadent sparkly layered vibe. #XmasVogue, 1985.
#AStitchinTime13 #librarydmu #archivehashtag
#dmufashion #fashionhistory #FashionInspiration #ArchiveFashion #VintageVogue #FestiveFashion #1980sFashion

Colour adveryt for Charles de Temple Jewellery with illustrated winter background with a fairy tale castle two tinkerbell-like fairies.

Not exactly a #Chimney, but who could resist these enchanting fairytale turrets for @arascot.bsky.social's #ArchiveAdventCalendar? 🏰✨ Oh, and the sapphires & diamonds aren’t too shabby either! #VogueXmas, 1959
#librarydmu #archivehashtag #jewellery #Christmas2024 #VogueXmas #Christmasgifts

Colour fashion photo of a woman in a long red skirt and 3 children in kilts carrying a large Christmas tree.

I'm happy decking out the #tree wearing a #Xmasjumper but maybe I'm missing an opportunity for some #holidayglamour 🤔#VogueChristmas, 1997 for @arascot.bsky.social's #ArchiveAdventCalendar Have you got your tree yet?
#librarydmu @dmuleicester.bsky.social #AStitchinTime13
#Xmasstyle #Christmas2024

Exciting Opportunity to work with us: ACE Summer Internship 2025
🗓 Closing Date: 11th Dec 2024
⏰ Hours: 18.5 hpw
💷 Pay: £11.91 ph
See here for more & how to apply: ow.ly/hKG850UfTHO
@dmuleicester.bsky.social #dmuengage
@dmuhistory.bsky.social #DMUwriters #dmufashion
#librarydmu

Colour image of a Christmas table spread with whole roast poultry, terrine, upside down cake, sausages and other plates.

It's a #FestiveFeast throwback to the 1970s today with our #VogueChristmas for @arascot.bsky.social's #ArchiveAdeventCalendar.
How much has your #festivefood changed!?
#FashionablyFestive #librarydmu
#vintagestyle #Xmas #Christmas2024 #Vogue

#VintageVogueXmas Some beautiful jingle-tastic gold #bells ring their way into @arascot.bsky.social's
#archiveadventcalendar today. Vogue, 1988.
#librarydmu #archivehashtag
#fashion #jewellery #vintagefashion #fashiondmu
@AStitchinTime13

Colour illustrations in pink and green of Christmas decorations including a tree with candy canes and a decorated candelabra

Deck the halls 1955 style! Continuing a #Vogue #Xmas theme, today's @arascot.bsky.social #ArchiveAdventCalendar is all about tree-mendous home #decorations!🎁
#archivehashtag @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
#ChristmasDecor #VogueXmas #librarydmu #fashion

Looking stylish with the #Snow for the start of
@arascot.bsky.social's #ArchiveAdventCalendar with this cover of Vogue, 1948. #FashionablyFestive #librarydmu
#dmufashion #vintagefashion #VintageStyle #FashionHistory #HolidayFashion #WinterStyle #FashionInspiration #Xmas