Historic Costume & Textiles Collection

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Collections

Philip and Helen Sills Bonnie Cashin Collection

Ann W. Rudolph Button Collection

Ethnographic Dress

Textile Collection

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Exhibitions

Ohio Pioneers of the Art Quilt

Reforming Fashion, 1850-1914: Politics, Health, and Art

Toddlers, Teens and ‘Tweens: 250 Years of Children’s Fashion

American Aesthetics

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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.

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Visitors are welcome to tour exhibitions when they are on display in gallery spaces. Gallery hours and location can be found on the visit us page or you may contact us for upcoming information on exhibitions, programs, and events.

Research

The Collection is available to researchers by appointment only, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call or email to make arrangements.

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The Historic Costume & Textiles Collection
175 Campbell Hall
1787 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

Telephone: (614) 292-3090
Fax: (614) 688-8133
Email: strege.2@osu.edu

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