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Show Page D8 THE HERALD, Prcvo, Utah, Sunday, July 5, 5 I ' I 'i 1992 I 3 W ? 1 r . FROM I III 'I .11 v --V, k II L brings you a $69 k Mllll I ' II MORRISAIRSERVICE - far Summer with Daily - JI n a 2 VP U n Flights to Seattle, Portland, Phoenix and all 6 California destinations. AP Photo Collapsing EACH WAY BASED ON ROUND TRIP of maintenance put the Colosseum in danger. Last week art officials In this Italian city warned that cracks and falling stones may mean the symbol of Rome Is on the verge of collapse. Thes cars passing by the Colosseum in Rome last week may be among the last to do so, if a new plan by the Town Hall goes into effect. The city has tried to divert traffic away from the monument as pollution and lack 2,000-year-o- ever-wideni- ld By SOPHIA DEMBLING Dallas Morning News - LONDON "Absolutely, totally ridiculous," says a visitor to the Victoria & Albert Museum, shaking her head in disbelief. The object of her derision is a dramatic gown of red silk embroidered all over with silver thread. The dress dates from the 1740s and the skirt is rigged according to the fashion of the time to extend like a shelf a good two and a half feet from the body on each side. Ridiculous, maybe. But Avril Hart, an authority on dress and an assistant curator of the V&A's dress collection, would be delighted if someone were to foist another such absurdity on the museum. Amy de la Haye, assistant curaclothitor in charge of ng,- has a short wish list of her own. 'We're lacking a 1920s little black dress," she says. "We'd like a 1920s Chanel. As a gift. In mint condition." Such additions to the V&A's costume collection would only serve to enhance the most popular galleries in the popular museum. Whatever the season, 50 to 100 visitors each day come to see what they might have worn if they were born in a different age. "Everyone can relate to dress," says Ms. de la Haye. "You don't need historical knowledge." Ms. Hart and Ms. de la Haye who work under Valerie Mendes, curator of the Department of Texhave encytiles and Dress clopedic knowledge of fashion and its historical context. Among their responsibilities is keeping the collection of more than 5,000 items only about a fifth of which are as complete actually on display as possible. pre-190- 0s . 20th-centu- ry LONDON: (Continued from Page D7) Suddenly, the street looks different. With a little concentration, I can almost see the past. '. "Londonwalks" is full of such derails, the kind that bring history to eye level. Powell is an informative, chatty guide in absentia, and touring with "Londonwalks" is like being both accompanied and independent. I 'follow Lower Robert Street underground to see the last remaining! arch of the Adelphi, a neighborhood created in the Thearches were built to lessen the gradient of the land, which sloped into, the Thames. vi was fond of wandering about foeWVdelphi, because it was a mysmid-1700- s. terious place with those dark arches," Dickens wrote in "David Copperfield" (and Powell reports in "Londonwalks"). The arch is covered with graffiti but retains its air of mystery. Child like the Artful Dodger thieves and his cronies in "Oliver Twist" operated here in the 1840s. They are easy to imagine in the dank tunnel. ; In Exchange Court, a quiet, narrow alley off the busy Strand, Powell points out the first of many original gaslights in Covent Garden. Though it is daylight, a tiny flame still flickers. He takes a moment to recite a maudlin Victorian poem about a poor flower girl tear-- , fully selling her wares under "gaslight's glitter." ""Victorian writers loved children especially when they were notes. "he dying, - KttllUIX OllfflOm SflHJOET SEATTLE very, vary rare," says Ms. Hart.) Many of the hats worn by manacquisitions these days, the nature nequins at the V&A are carefully of clothing makes the job of the researched reproductions. Reprocostume curator a challenging one. ductions are always noted on the label accompanying the display. The goal is to acquire a compreMen's clothing, Ms. Hart's parhensive collection of objects "of field of expertise, is a ticular merit and qualthe highest artistic frustration for her. source of in Hart Ms. "Four writes ity," Hundred Years of Fashion," a "Every dress collection is weak book about the V&A costume col- on men's dress," she says. The reason for this is obvious lection available in the museum when you think about it: "Women gift shop. lot a more clothes," she says. decoration buy "Style, quality, oldest item in the colthe fashion-plat- e Still, that's something is lection a boy's shirt, circa 1540. standard," are qualities sought, It is the only item in the collection she says. But finding all these things in the dating from the 16th century. Worldwide competition for the greatest representative span is not valuable items is getting stiff most easy. For example, because women's as more and more museums are fashion is and always has been fic- recognizing the historical interest kle, it is difficult for Ms. Hart to of clothing, says Ms. de la Haye. While she and Ms. Hart check find dresses that haven't been aleither to keep up with out many leads, they often find tered changing styles or because, after nothing more than piles of old the trend of the moment passed, clothes. they were reworked for costume "The moment you start asking, parties. you stir up muddy depths," says And while evening wear and Ms. Hart. wedding dresses often are lovingly Some of the clothes offered to saved, day wear is more difficult to the museum are of little historical come by. interest, are in bad condition or are "We tend to get the most beauti- of a type already well represented ful and finest garments," says Ms. in the collection. de la Haye. Which is all very well, For modern clothing, "We tend but leaves holes in the collection. to approach designers, cup in Hats, too, are difficult to come hand," says Ms. de la Haye. Deby. They tend to get a little nasty signers many of whom use the with wear, Ms. Hart says, and then often are are thrown out. Until the '60s, this collection for research la Ms. de Haye was reproblem was neatly avoided with generous. able to British decently persuade headless mannequins. Vivienne Westwood to dosigner "The moment we put heads on, nate 65 items. we came up with a horrendous Some acquisitions are a snap to problem of hairstyles and hats," Ms. de la Haye recentcome Ms. Hart. by says to have an ly purchased a pair of Reebok (If you happen d but pose other difficultricorn hat trainers in your attic, consider dusting it ties. All potential acquisitions must off and offering it to your favorite costume collection. "They're be reviewed by committee. 18th-centu- three-side- ry little-know- 8th-centu- ry It is quiet but for a couple of yuppies coming home with the morning's marketing. There seems something enchanted about the little courtyard, all but hidden from the people who bustle by on the street outside. Above the window of the building that spans the entry to Gftbd-win- 's Court is a fire mark. From the 1700s until 1833, these small painted metal plaques marked buildings protected by fire insurance. Not only did they indicate a prosperous owner, says Powell, but fire marks and the accompanyalso were good ing insurance from enemies in a time protection when burning down someone's house was a fairly common way of showing contempt. Oh, the wonderful, colorful trivia I learn from Powell. I poke my head in the Lamb and Flag , a darkly authentic pub with a sign that entreats its patrons not to wear muddy work boots and overalls; peer in the window of Penhali-gon'a perfumery; wander the Central Market, where Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins had their fateful, fictional meeting and where fruits, vegetables and flowers have given way to crafts and incense. The walk takes about two hours and 52 pages. By the end of it, I am gorged with historical bonbons. There still are four walks not taken in "Londonwalks": "Legal and Illegal London: The Inns of Court' '; "The Old Palace Quarter: St. James's"; "London's Latin Quarter: Chelsea"; and "The Backstairs of Government: and Whitehall." Some day I will let Powell show me more of London's yesterday. , SLOSWIGELES Ws -- 3 Flights Daily A'lTJinrA eh Vlllh.UVf Hl tj SI1 JOJr $ each t? Just an hour from Palm Springs! FROM way o.tai:gecou:ity 2 FROM SEATTLE - 1 Rate MM K9W LAS VEGAS" each my 2 night package from S139 each way DDI complete occ Flights Dairy each FROM SAN DIEGO FROM OAiQAinr - 2 Rigid) Daily! BOW FROM I NEwfroimjiKDson... W- Some restrictions apply All is tares based on round trip. Add $20 (or one way travel to (7 OneWayAirfromS299 all v. nigntslwtel.RT M' air) RT Air Glacier Cruise Accommodations from FREE wm lUUfti Some restrictions apply. EQQS IVfSEf EE niMiw imimi JryTSARE BOKsT packages, unless otherwise indicated, include: Round trip airfare Based on double occupancy. 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Terriss' ghost reportedly haunts the site, though today he is displaced by workmen patching potholes. Rule's Restaurant is still operating. This was a hangout of Dickens' in the later years of his life and, in the 1 870s, a favorite spot of King Edward VITs when he wanted to entertain his mistress Lillie Langtry. St. Paul's Covent Garden, a n and charmtranquil, ing churchyard, is said to have been site of the burial of highwayman Claude Duval. From the '20s until the early '80s, the Communist Party had its headquarters on King Street in the building now housing a Midland Bank. No. 12 New Row, which now is a cutesy shop called "Naturally British," was a fruit and vegetable warehouse in the days of the Covent Garden market. Goodwin's Court is a treat. While the entry off a trendy street is tiny and "unremarkable," says Powell, the court is a small, perstreet. fectly restored AMD" or a Friday or Saturday night stay required. 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