Historic Costume & Textiles Collection

Dior in Ohio: 1947-1997

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September 14 – December 15, 2017 and January 16 – April 28, 2018

(closed Spring Break March 10-17, 2018)

This exhibition celebrates the fashion arts of Christian Dior in recognition of the 70th anniversary of his post WWII “New Look”. Featured garments include ball gowns, daywear and suits exclusively from Ohio museums or worn by Ohio women. In addition to Diors from our collection, are evening gowns and day dresses worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone of Akron from The Henry Ford Museum as well as the Western Reserve Historical Society, which is also lending day and evening wear belonging to Mary Peters Bolton from Lancaster and Cleveland. Kent State University Museum is also lending garments, and other Ohio women represented in the exhibition include Dorothy Peters from Lancaster and Marilyn Maxwell from Cincinnati among others. See exhibit installation images on our fashion2fiber website.

“Fanny” evening gown, 1953, worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone. From the Collections of The Henry Ford, Dearborn, Michigan

Suit of Dorothy Peters c. 1950, Gift of Dorothy Peters

Silk day dress of Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1953, on loan from Western Reserve Historical Society

All Wrapped Up: A Sampling of Fashionable Outerwear

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January 26 – April 29, 2017

The Historic Costume & Textiles Collection celebrates the winter into spring months of Spring Semester with an exhibition of the garments that help keep us warm and dry. “All Wrapped Up,” is a history of fashion in the shape of capes, coats, and cloaks. Luxurious evening wraps share space with iconic trench coats and other functional and fun outer garments that are used for protective and decorative purposes alike. Examples of both men’s and women’s outerwear are featured. See exhibit installation images on our fashion2fiber website.

 

Red or Blue?

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red-or-blue-webSeptember 1, – December 10, 2016

Red and blue are the colors of our states during election season, so we’ve decided to explore those colors in our fall exhibition, Red or Blue? Join us this election season as we delve into the cultural meanings and psychology of the colors of the season, and view some of our best examples of red and blue gowns, suits and dresses from various decades of the twentieth century.

Blue satin Galanos 1986

Blue satin Galanos 1986

Red chiffon halston 1970s

Red chiffon Halston 1970s

The Historic Costume & Textiles Collection is featuring some of its best examples of red and blue in its latest exhibition. These colors first were used in television election coverage in 1976, although at that time, neither color was ‘assigned’ to one political party. In addition to political affiliations, cultural meanings of red and blue also have shifted over time, having different meanings in the past than they do today. We will look into these meanings as well as the natural dye sources for these colors. Approximately thirty garments will be on display in the upper Gladys Keller Snowden gallery in Campbell Hall, including designer evening gowns, daywear and suits. Related materials will be in the lower gallery.

View images from the exhibition

Check out the digital exhibition on Fashion2Fiber

America’s Love Affair with the White Wedding 1945-2005

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 Katherine Jellison, PhD

Author of

It’s Our Day: America’s Love Affair with the White Wedding 1945–2005

Please join us for an informative evening with Dr. Katherine Jellison, professor of history at Ohio University, who will share her research into the development of wedding culture in post-war America. Dr. Jellison examines key influences that have sustained this culture for over 60 years; including the bridal wear industry, celebrity weddings, movie wed- dings and more.

This lecture is given in conjunction with our current exhibition, “And the Bride Wore…Part II.” Light refreshments will be provided as well as the opportunity to tour the exhibition with Gayle Strege, curator.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 6-8:30pm

Reception 6-8:00pm Columbia Gas Student and Alumni Center Lecture at 7:00pm Room 252

Campbell Hall (2nd Floor) 1787 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH

FREE and open to the public

Please RSVP to 292-3090 or osuhctc@osu.edu

Sponsored by the Friends of the Historic Costume & Textiles Collection

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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.

Visitors

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.

Contact Us

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

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