Welcome!
The Historic Costume & Textiles Collection is a scholarly and artistic resource of apparel and textile material culture. The 11,500+ holdings encompass a range of three dimensional objects such as textiles and articles of clothing and accessories for men, women, and children, including national dress costume, from the mid-18th century to contemporary 21st century designers. Learn more.
The Collection is available to researchers by appointment only, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (614) 292-3090 to make arrangements or email strege.2@osu.edu.
Exhibitions
Gladys Keller Snowden Gallery
- Historic Girl Scout Uniform and Memorabilia Exhibit, March 10–June 1, 2012. Gallery hours Tuesday–Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturdays 12–4 p.m. (Closed University Holidays).
- The Columbus Fashion Story, part of the Columbus Bicentennial Celebration, opening September 5, 2012
Thompson Library Special Collections Display Area
- Coming in June: The Columbus Fashion Story, a preview of our bicentennial exhibition featuring clothing from the local fashion industry during Columbus' 200 year history

