Social History Curators' Group

Event: What to do with wooden spoons!

Our "What to do with wooden spoons!" seminar looks at approaches to interpreting, collecting and researching domestic objects.

Topics covered on the day include the 1950s exhibition at MODA, interpreting domestic collections for children, collecting contemporary domestic material and the history of cleaning in the home. There will also be a guided tour of the Geffrye in the afternoon.

Speakers include Rachel Mercer of the Weald & Downland Museum, Dr Victoria Kelley from the University of the Creative Arts in Rochester and Zoe Hendon of the Museum of Domestic Architecture.