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During my role as archivist for the Janie Lightfoot Research Collection, I was responsible for the care of over 2000 historical objects dating throughout the last millenia. Through photography, research, and a unique identifying system, I worked to convert the archive records into a digitally accessible resource for students and researchers.

As the Head of the Fashion & Textiles Department for Busby Auctioneers, I catalogued over 800 lots of historical and designer fashion and led a team of cataloguers and assistants in the build up to the biannual clothing sale.

Working as a freelance fashion specialist, I work with Dress Bridport in caring for Mary Moore’s unique collection of 20th century fashion, assisting the management of production loans, client appointments, and social outputs.

Starting as a volunteer at Central St Martins Archive, my career began with cataloguing Norah Waugh’s research collection for ‘Corsets and Crinolines’ (1954). I continue to volunteer today as a curator for Bridport Museum, displaying and caring for their fashion collection.

Mounting and photography for the Janie Lightfoot Research Collection.

For more details on my experience, head to my CV here.

If you have a project in mind, reach out at mimi@mimifrancis.co.uk