Museum On Tour: Britain in the Fifties: Design and Aspiration

Museum On Tour: Britain in the Fifties: Design and Aspiration
The Box, Plymouth

When: 25 March 2017 to 03 June 2017
Where: The Council House, Armada Way, Plymouth PL1 2AA
Time: 10am - 4pm
Cost: Admission free
Suitable for: Any age

Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm
Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays
Closed Monday 8 May and Friday 19 May due to civic functions


Come and see a vision of the country from 60 years ago as we explore the history of post-war design in this nationally touring exhibition organised by Compton Verney.

The 1950s was a time when Britain emerged from a period of austerity and rationing after the Second World War.

Following the ground-breaking Festival of Britain of 1951, design played a crucial role in shaping our ‘Brave New World’.

As Britain began to modernise itself and become more prosperous, it led the world with the quality and innovation of its decorative and applied arts. Leading artists became household names and good design became affordable.

This exhibition looks at all aspects of 1950s design, both inside and outside the home, with a diverse range of objects including furnishings, fabrics, ceramics, cutlery, magazines, machinery and the iconic Vespa. It will also include objects and moving images from our collection. This is a 'Museum On Tour' exhibition for the Plymouth History Centre.

Image credit: Vespa GL in metallic green, from an image supplied by Bristol Museums Galleries and Archives.

 

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