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OSU Historic Costume and Textiles Collection

Exhibitions

Charles Kleibacker: The OSU Years

Charles Kleibacker: The OSU Years

Charles Kleibacker: The OSU Years
October 28, 2010 - May 21, 2011

Kleibacker dresses

October 28, 2010 - May 21, 2011
Gladys Keller Snowden Gallery

The Ohio State University's Historic Costume & Textiles Collection is presenting a tribute exhibition honoring Charles Kleibacker and his contributions to the Collection and the University while he was Designer-in-Residence and Curator from 1984-1995. The exhibition will run through May 21, 2011 and will feature thirteen Kleibacker ensembles that either Charles or some of his clients donated to the Collection. These dresses represent a microcosm of Charles' professional life, showcasing his dedication to quality, engineering, construction details and educating students.

In addition to the garments, we will also be showing images of some of the many remarkable pieces owned by the Collection and acquired by Charles during his tenure at OSU. Among these are some of the most important designer and period fashions and textiles in the Collection including gowns by Charles Frederick Worth, Paul Poiret, Madeleine Vionnet, and Coco Chanel.

Additional video components in the exhibition feature a documentary of Charles' life created by Jeff Simms of the Columbus Museum of Art and a compilation of images from the files of the Collection of Charles “in action” on the various exhibitions, fund-raisers and Friends events he initiated. I hope you will be able to visit the exhibition and share our fond memories of Charles Kleibacker during his eleven years at The Ohio State University.

Gayle Strege
Curator