Textile Gallery
The Gallery was opened in 1999 after several years of fundraising and renovation of the space. It serves as a showcase for items from the Department's Historic Textile and Costume Collection
Developing the exhibits (currently 2-3 per year) is an invaluable experience for the Department's Graduate Students as they work towards careers in Museums, Historical Societies and Conservation Labs.
The Gallery's inaugural exhibition was "Threads of History"
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Left to right: Fortuny fabric, imitation Fortuny dress, printed silk dress by Emilio Pucci, and evening dress by Arnold Scassi. |
Nineteenth-century garments from the collection. |
Current Exhibit:
From Kitchen to Kitsch: Aprons from the Seventeenth Century to the Present
Previous Exhibits:
What We Wore: Clothing from 1976-79
At the Crossing: Midwestern Amish Crib Quilts and the Intersection of Cultures
American Woven "Coverlids": Coverlets from the Historic Textile and Costume Collection
"History in Stitches": Six Centuries of Embroidery
Nature's Dyes: Textiles From Around the Globe
Purple: Celebrating 150 Years of Synthetic Dyes
"These are a few of my favorite things": Faculty and Staff Choices
