Brief outing for 'absolutely toxic' frock before it goes away for good
A 19th-century Victorian dress dyed with toxic arsenic is being displayed at the Whanganui Regional Museum for the final time. Due to the hazardous nature of the dye, the museum will permanently store the garment after this exhibition.
Why it matters
It serves as a historical reminder of the dangerous materials used in fashion history and the preservation challenges faced by museums.
The handmade dress from the mid 19th Century was coloured with arsenic dye. It will be on display this month, before it gets put away forever.
The report is a straightforward news piece about a museum exhibit with no political or social agenda.
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