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The MERL, @UniofReading. We explore the history of rural England and its people. Now open! Chaotic Good.

Reading, Berkshire, UK
merl.reading.ac.uk
Joined February 2009

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    The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

    Good morning everyone. Do you have #AnimalCrossingNewHorizons? Do WE have #AnimalCrossingNewHorizons? You bet we do. And if you have it, we gots quite the challenge for ya.pic.twitter.com/DS0U8kxT9R

    A photo of The MERL logo recreated in Animal Crossing.
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      2. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        Across rural history, people have worn all kinds of fancy outfits. Because while you're cultivating the land, you may as well also cultivate a fantastic look, to dazzle your peers and harvests. These are both smocks: a beautiful use of sound and cloth. Economy!pic.twitter.com/fENBDjQHcK

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      3. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        We're the museum of the countryside™, and in our collections there are wardrobes upon wardrobes of cool rural garms. In fact, here's an online exhibition we curated last year featuring some highlights.https://merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/online-exhibitions/smocks/#smocks_and_their_styles …

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      4. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        So, what do we want you to do? We'd like you, the player, to design your very own rural smock, and dazzle us it by sharing it to the hashtag #AnimerlCrossing. #AnimalCrossingDesignpic.twitter.com/eqhUAEwySj

        7 replies 155 retweets 564 likes
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      5. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        We wanna know things like what your smock is made of. What techniques did you use? What materials? Find inspiration on our online exhibition above, or, you know, your own imagination, which is SO GOOD ALREADY DANG IT.

        2 replies 4 retweets 209 likes
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      6. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        To design your smock, use the 'long-sleeve dress' option in the Custom Design Pro Editor. You can unlock this enhanced version of the app for just 800 of your hard-earned Nook Miles! Quite, quite.

        1 reply 7 retweets 205 likes
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      7. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        We'll be keeping an eye on the hashtag with great anticipation, and who knows what we might do next. We would love to curate an online gallery of our favourites!

        1 reply 4 retweets 139 likes
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      8. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        See ya shortly!

        2 replies 0 retweets 92 likes
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      9. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        p.s. please don't think we're a shill for Tom Nook by encouraging you to graft and buy the Custom Design Pro Editor. if you wanna spend those Miles on a cool Tom Nook hat instead then we totally get that

        2 replies 3 retweets 242 likes
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      10. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        p.p.s. apologies that we haven't upgraded Tom Nook's shop from beyond a tent yet. Tom if you're reading this we're really sorry but also thanks a lot for the stone you gave us earlier

        1 reply 5 retweets 277 likes
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      11. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        also adding in a #AnimalCrossing here for good measure we don't know which one Nook is following on NookDeck

        2 replies 0 retweets 146 likes
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      12. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        The Museum of English Rural Life Retweeted Ms 'Wrench'

        this is so beautiful! #AnimerlCrossinghttps://twitter.com/thehatter6453/status/1242760412442984448 …

        The Museum of English Rural Life added,

        Ms 'Wrench' @thehatter6453
        Introducing my smock. Made from the purest of sheep wool, woven by the priests of the Unit. All hail Unit #AnimerlCrossing #AnimalCrossing pic.twitter.com/NMMXkIeK16
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        1 reply 11 retweets 280 likes
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      13. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        The Museum of English Rural Life Retweeted Otis Gilbert

        OTIS, high fashion! now you have to make one for Blathershttps://twitter.com/OtisRG/status/1242764781943058432 …

        The Museum of English Rural Life added,

        Otis Gilbert @OtisRG
        @themerl my smock is a simple woven design #animerlcrossing #creativeheritage #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/A36Inzh8Ft
        1 reply 4 retweets 206 likes
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      14. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        The Museum of English Rural Life Retweeted Adam

        ADAM! that sapling will grow into one of the most gorgeous trees on the island. fantastic! we love the context too♥️ #AnimerlCrossinghttps://twitter.com/lectrictelegram/status/1242779470962085888 …

        The Museum of English Rural Life added,

        Adam @lectrictelegram
        And of course, I wouldn't be right not to acknowledge the inspiration behind these pieces, the humble smocks of Ticino spaghetti farmers. It's such a treat to see an authentic sample with real sauce bib, I'm sure you'll agree! #ACNH #animerlcrossing pic.twitter.com/ZImBZNta4U
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        2 replies 5 retweets 173 likes
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      15. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        The Museum of English Rural Life Retweeted w////Λm  🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿  🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

        Will, this is, and you are, sublime #AnimerlCrossinghttps://twitter.com/willuminare/status/1242783218660569088 …

        The Museum of English Rural Life added,

        w////Λm  🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿  🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @willuminare
        here's my couture smock @theMERL #animerlcrossing #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/cfOyWnkDIg
        2 replies 10 retweets 174 likes
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      16. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        The Museum of English Rural Life Retweeted  🏳️‍🌈spooklady 💜 🖤 💛

        EILIDH this is amazing it's like if Downton Abbey only Tom Nook built ithttps://twitter.com/spaceladyart/status/1242797658735104001 …

        The Museum of English Rural Life added,

         🏳️‍🌈spooklady 💜 🖤 💛 @spaceladyart
        Replying to @TheMERL
        Here's mine! Inspired by the "smocks and embroidery" section on your exhibition, it's decorated in soft, cream coloured embroidery cotton. #AnimerlCrossing #AnimalCrossing #ACNH pic.twitter.com/dVmAcdiWpn
        2 replies 5 retweets 146 likes
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      17. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        The Museum of English Rural Life Retweeted Annika

        Annika, it's a beautiful spring day and our heart is melting. this is so lovely. you're so talented!!! you're all so talented!!! #AnimerlCrossinghttps://twitter.com/kiitanni/status/1242788257135550466 …

        The Museum of English Rural Life added,

        Annika @kiitanni
        @TheMERL I based my design off of object nr. 55/121. It is blue linen with cream embroidery, plus a cute cream linen apron. What a fun challenge! #animerlcrossing #AnimalCrossing #ACNH pic.twitter.com/ibfvQG790F
        1 reply 18 retweets 261 likes
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      18. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        The Museum of English Rural Life Retweeted Ste JM  🚊 🛰 🐦

        STE!! wunderbar!!! we love the context too 💘https://twitter.com/stejormur/status/1242787622813982720 …

        The Museum of English Rural Life added,

        Ste JM  🚊 🛰 🐦 @stejormur
        Going local(ish) to me with German farmers' smock (Bauernkittel)! Blue cotton with fancy embroidered shoulders #AniMERLcrossing pic.twitter.com/Q7ztF3fGPw
        1 reply 4 retweets 153 likes
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      19. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        The Museum of English Rural Life Retweeted Sarah Hume

        SARAH! this is authentically, absolutely magnificent!! 💘🌈 #AnimerlCrossinghttps://twitter.com/SarahFHume/status/1242804292999757824 …

        The Museum of English Rural Life added,

        Sarah Hume @SarahFHume
        @TheMerl #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #animerlcrossing farming smock for Pride? Not quite authentic... pic.twitter.com/TEWUPVWF7Y
        1 reply 5 retweets 93 likes
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      20. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        The Museum of English Rural Life Retweeted Polly Barrett

        POLLY and SON; we imagine it's also hard work being so fashionable! what a look❤️https://twitter.com/pollybarrett/status/1242804982606331904 …

        The Museum of English Rural Life added,

        Polly Barrett @pollybarrett
        Replying to @TheMERL
        My son’s design, is made out of dyed brown wool, with pockets and buttons at the bodice. The dirt at the bottom is from hard but satisfying work. #animerlcrossing #AnimalCrossingDesigns @xjemmamxo & @dantdm you should submit too! pic.twitter.com/XSbtMTpxWT
        1 reply 2 retweets 101 likes
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      21. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        The Museum of English Rural Life Retweeted Wendy Adamson

        WENDY, THE POCKETS! THE SMOCKETS!! so good!! #AnimerlCrossinghttps://twitter.com/WiddleWoo/status/1242806441410326528 …

        The Museum of English Rural Life added,

        Wendy Adamson @WiddleWoo
        Inspired by some traditional smock designs and joining in with #AnimerlCrossing today #AnimalCrossing pic.twitter.com/XvFOpivJvm
        1 reply 5 retweets 103 likes
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      22. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        The Museum of English Rural Life Retweeted

        we believe that each of the plants are also wearing their own, tiny camouflaged smocks. Ria - a beautiful touch #AnimerlCrossing https://twitter.com/riaccoon/status/1242806583454658560 …

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        1 reply 4 retweets 79 likes
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      23. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        The Museum of English Rural Life Retweeted ロー 🐈‍⬛

        Rowan this is so gorgeous. it's all ....so gorgeous #AnimerlCrossinghttps://twitter.com/manikattis/status/1242806751189020672 …

        The Museum of English Rural Life added,

        ロー 🐈‍⬛ @manikattis
        i really wanted to join in with the #AniMERLCrossing tag! based off item 66/226! pic.twitter.com/T6RHJejihJ
        1 reply 6 retweets 77 likes
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      24. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        The Museum of English Rural Life Retweeted  🍄Maya 🕸

        THIS IS AMAYAZINGhttps://twitter.com/Maya13116786/status/1242807688368721921 …

        The Museum of English Rural Life added,

         🍄Maya 🕸 @_plum__tree_
        @TheMERL Here’s my smock entry! Natural linen with embroidery and smoking on the arms, chest and pocket panels. Thank you so much for such a fun challenge! #animerlcrossing #AnimalCrossingDesign #AnimalCrossing pic.twitter.com/sVRjY6oOFK
        2 replies 4 retweets 101 likes
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      25. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        The Museum of English Rural Life Retweeted a i s l i n n  ✨

        one small step for blob. one giant step for blobkind. so beautiful, Aislinn! 🥰 #AnimerlCrossinghttps://twitter.com/ashbrino/status/1242812011248898048 …

        The Museum of English Rural Life added,

        a i s l i n n  ✨ @ashbrino
        I wove this linen with my own two blobby hands (the heddles were a nightmare) @TheMERL #AnimerlCrossing #ACNH pic.twitter.com/IAYZ4kh151
        1 reply 7 retweets 118 likes
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      26. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        The Museum of English Rural Life Retweeted Max Riley  🏳️‍⚧️

        smock and roll Max this is amazing!https://twitter.com/SpoonieBugKid/status/1242813932982751232 …

        The Museum of English Rural Life added,

        Max Riley  🏳️‍⚧️ @SpoonieBugKid
        I don't have a #NewHorizons machine but here's my #AniMerlCrossing smock! 🐏 pic.twitter.com/gvFWOtvTij
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        1 reply 2 retweets 58 likes
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      27. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        The Museum of English Rural Life Retweeted Al

        don't worry buddy. it's like Pride and Prejudice, minus the pride and prejudice. how about: Frolicking and Frolicking #AnimerlCrossinghttps://twitter.com/alcuddle/status/1242818376755527680 …

        The Museum of English Rural Life added,

        Al @alcuddle
        @TheMERL Made a lovely wee smock for #AnimerlCrossing but got a bit of mud on it while working on the garden. Sorry! pic.twitter.com/ncVfte2Ikh
        1 reply 9 retweets 111 likes
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      28. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        The Museum of English Rural Life Retweeted Renaissance Mandalorian

        this is so, so lovely! beautiful work! and we love the folk details, too 🥰https://twitter.com/indik/status/1242819819780464641 …

        The Museum of English Rural Life added,

        Renaissance Mandalorian @indik
        #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch the estonian traditional folk costume includes a smocklike apron #AniMerlCrossing pic.twitter.com/UyMnOFOZYE
        2 replies 5 retweets 124 likes
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      29. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 25 Mar 2020

        brief hiatus while we pop out to see Tom Nook, to tell him how amazing you all are and probably sell him this fine boot we found in the ocean and have been carrying around all morning for some reason in the meantime, do follow the hashtag: #AnimerlCrossing!

        4 replies 2 retweets 147 likes
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      30. The Museum of English Rural Life‏Verified account @TheMERL 2 Apr 2020

        hello! sorry that we're running a little late on publishing the exhibition. we are a small team and there has been so much happening (both at work and in our thriving Animal Crossing town). please rest assured it will be soon, and like Half Life 2, we hope it'll be worth the wait

        1 reply 0 retweets 98 likes
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