This exhibition showcases traditional garments from the colonial period to contemporary times, reflecting the influence of the diverse communities that have shaped the identity of the Corn Islands.
Colonial Dress
Type: Formal
Period: Victorian era
Digital Number: TCISVM-3010
Description: Worn during formal occasions by British elites residing on the Corn Islands during the colonial period, many of whom were involved in slave ownership. This dress was later adopted by locals after emancipation and used in traditional dances such as the polka and schottische.
Colonial dress
Type: Formal
Period: Late 20th century
Digital Number: TCISVM-3011
Description: Worn during formal occasions by British elites residing on the Corn Islands during the colonial period, many of whom were involved in slave ownership. This dress was later adopted by locals after emancipation and used in traditional dances such as the polka and schottische.
Church Sunday Attire
Type: Formal
Period: 1890s-1940s
Digital Number: TCISVM-3012
Description: This style of attire was worn primarily for formal events like Garden Parties and to attend church on Sunday.
Enslaved Woman Attire
Type: Domestic
Period: Mid 1800s to early 1900s
Digital Number: TCISVM-3013
Description: Originally worn by enslaved African and African-descended women while performing domestic chores, it remained in use among women for many years after emancipation.
Enslaved Woman Attire
Type: Domestic
Period: Mid 1800s to early 1900s
Digital Number: TCISVM-3014
Description: Originally worn by enslaved African and African-descended women while performing domestic chores, it remained in use among women for many years after emancipation.
Enslaved Woman Attire
Type: Domestic
Period: Mid 1800s to early 1900s
Digital Number: TCISVM-3015
Description: Originally worn by enslaved African and African-descended women while performing domestic chores, it remained in use among women for many years after emancipation.
Afro-Caribbean Heritage Attire
Type: Festive
Period: 1920s-1960s
Digital Number: TCISVM-3016
Description: Inspired by African and other Afro-Caribbean garments, this style of dress is used primarily by elderly women, especially for church or community gatherings.
Afro-Caribbean Heritage Attire
Type: Festive
Period: 2000s
Digital Number: TCISVM-3017
Description: Fashion-forward African and Afro-Caribbean style. Used for festive occasions.
Afro-Caribbean Heritage Attire
Type: Domestic
Period: 1990s
Digital Number: TCISVM-3018
Description: Used for formal or festive occasions. Just as previous dresses, this one is also inspired by the African and Afro-Caribbean tribal patterns.
Male Colonial Outfit
Type: Formal
Period: 18th-19th century
Digital Number: TCISVM-3019
Description: Formal attire worn by British and Scottish colonisers on the Corn Islands during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Associated with administrators, merchants, and plantation owners, it symbolised European status and authority in the colonial Caribbean.
Male Colonial Outfit
Type: Formal
Period: 18th-19th century
Digital Number: TCISVM-3020
Description: Formal attire worn by British and Scottish colonisers on the Corn Islands during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Associated with administrators, merchants, and plantation owners, it symbolised European status and authority in the colonial Caribbean.
Male Colonial Outfit
Type: Formal
Period: 18th-19th century
Digital Number: TCISVM-3021
Description: Formal attire worn by British and Scottish colonisers on the Corn Islands during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Associated with administrators, merchants, and plantation owners, it symbolised European status and authority in the colonial Caribbean.
Daily Outfit
Type: Domestic or for Labour
Period: Late 19th century to early 20th
Digital Number: TCISVM-3022
Description: This kind of outfit was used by local men, especially by those who worked in local plantation fields. Some would fish near the shores in this type of attire or participate in traditional folk dances such as waltz, polka or schottische.
Formal Outfit
Type: Formal
Period: Late 19th century to early 20th
Digital Number: TCISVM-3023
Description: Formal attire worn typically by middle-class or high-class men. This outfit was commonly worn by religious leaders.
