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1st November 2024

The exhibition is a chance to see the marvellous and only recently rediscovered 'Famous Women Dinner Service' (1932-34, Charleston) which Vanessa Bell created with Duncan Grant (the sole man in the 52-piece set). The commission for a fine dining set came from Kenneth and Jane Clark, but instead they received this service which is a a brilliant celebration of women of strong and often unconventional character. Well worth a trip to Milton Keynes.

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