The event will feature a number of academics and curators giving papers on topics ranging from The Politics of the Historic Interior in late 19th century France to Scholars, dealers and decorators: in search of the Georgian period room.
Other talks will focus on specific places, including A hidden history of the Geffrye Museum's period rooms, c.1935-1969 and The King's Presence Chamber, Kensington Palace - a 21st century reconsideration.
Organiser Dr Mark Westgarth of Leeds University, himself a former antiques dealer, is also project leader for Antique Dealers: the British Antique Trade in the 20th Century, a cultural geography, a major survey being carried out in collaboration with the University of Southampton, which is supported by ATG, and is looking for help and input from across the trade.
You can find out more about the project - and add your experiences - at www.antiquedealers.leeds.ac.uk
For more on the Bowes Museum conference visit www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
