Everyone was very keen to see Janice & Paul's Gite - self contained apartments. (I posted a few photos the other day showing my bedroom for the night.) Of course, it was very useful that there were several toilets to use too.
Janice took half of the group to the local Costume Museum, while Paul took the rest of us to see their new house - just 2 minutes through the village from their present home.
What can a tiny village of 1500 possibly have to offer in the way of a costume museum? EVERYTHING! Several of the items are a private collection of clothes of the Perigord (local county) mostly of the 1700 and 1800's. Set an old village building it is beautifully displayed and the quality of lace, stitching and cloth were superb. Grandma, Mother & Daughter in one group were busy with different activities - knitting, sewing & collecting a hope chest. Another display was all baby clothes - from bibs with beautiful brooches on the front (would look a bit silly with spit all down the front) to Christening gowns.
Other showcases had collections of chemise, hankies with fine lace edges, knitted petticoats, socks, gloves - nearly all in white cotton and/or silk. Most of the items have come from the local area and are very typical. I was so busy doing the commentary that I forgot to take photos. Will ask around for some tomorrow.
Meanwhile, down at the new house - only 200 years old - but new to Janice and Paul. This grand house is a 'do-up' and a half. With three living levels and a cellar/cave there's plenty of room. It was purchased partly furnished. Some of the items are rubbish, but many grand wardrobes & other cabinets will see good use when the doing-up is done.
Some of the contents purchased with the new Maison Studer
Look at those beams. All hand cut and chunky.
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