Extra lecture by Amber Butchart, Friday 6th September, at 12.30 On Thursday, 5th September, the BBC presenter and dress historian, Amber Butchart, will give a lecture at the TRC about socks and stockings in Western fashion, on the occasion of the opening of the TRC Gallery Socks&Stockings exhibition. Time: 14.00. Since the number of people interested in attending Ms Butchart's lecture is very high and the lecture for Thursday is almost full, Ms Butchart has kindly agreed to repeat her talk on Friday, 6th September, at 12.30. Entrance is 7.50 euros. Please register in advance at info@trc-leiden.nl.

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Fashion historian and BBC presenter Amber Butchart will open the TRC's newest exhibit "Socks&Stockings" on 5 September with a talk on socks and stockings in Western fashion. The talk begins at 14.00, followed with the official opening and a small buffet at 16.00. The talk costs 7.50 euros, to be paid at the door. The official opening and reception are free. Please register in advance at info@trc-leiden.nl

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