The Domestic and Trades College was officially founded in 1957, but grew out of an earlier institution, the Central Girls and Women's Institute, which had been in existence in Manchester since 1901. It provided evening classes to women in dressmaking and other subjects. The College also offered courses in catering, baking and confectionary, and hairdressing. In addition to these four major training areas, there were classes offered in crafts such as silversmithing, jewelry-making, and shoemaking.
Subject Terms:
Churm, Eileen Elizabeth, 1911–2008. | Domestic and Trades College (Manchester, England). Clothing Department. | Needlework -- Study and teaching. | Sewing -- Study and teaching. | Dressmaking -- Study and teaching. | Fashion design -- Study and teaching. | Tailoring -- Study and teaching. | Clothing and dress -- Great Britain. | Fashion -- Great Britain. | Trade schools -- Great Britain.