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The Collection's main
strength is its selection of women's garments by American fashion
designers. Showcasing a history of twentieth century fashion, the
majority of artifacts date from the mid to late century. Several
designers are well-represented with over fifty individual examples of
their work; some with close to a hundred. American designers James
Galanos, Arnold Scaasi, Pauline Trigere, and Calvin Klein have
all donated garments from their collection archives to the Historic
Costume & Textiles Collection. In addition to these designers,
photos, sketches, and other documentation accompany the collections of Irene
and Bonnie Cashin garments.
Blue crepe jersey draped dress, one shoulder
Halston, 1970-1979
Gift of Mrs. John Anderson II
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