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Exhibit Gallery Temporarily Closed

Historic Costume and Textiles Collection gallery has temporarily closed. Campbell Hall is undergoing a building renovation starting in 2023 through summer 2026. Watch this site for exhibits at off campus venues till then, or visit our digital exhibitions.
  • The Silk Road

    During Campbell Hall building renovation, the Historic Costume & Textiles Collection partnered … Continue Reading

    The Silk Road
  • Flower Power: Flora in Fashion and Botany in Buttons

    A smaller version of Flower Power was revived for a short run from May 24 - June 30 at the … Continue Reading

    Flower Power: Flora in Fashion and Botany in Buttons
  • Fashion & Music

    Explore the intersections of fashion and music from Folk to Rock to HipHop. Select artifacts from … Continue Reading

    Fashion & Music
  • Special Collections Digital Exhibit

    The Special Collections within the University Libraries has curated an online exhibit, highlighting … Continue Reading

    Special Collections Digital Exhibit

Collections

20th Century Designer Collection

Ann W. Rudolph Button Collection

Traphagen Collection

Ethnographic Dress

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Exhibitions

Campus Fashion: 150 Years of College Style

American Aesthetics

A Century of Style: 100 Years of 4-H Fashion

Textile Treasures: Selections from the OSU 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.

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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

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