Historic Costume & Textiles Collection

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Gladys Keller Snowden Gallery Hours

The Gladys Keller Snowden Gallery has 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 at https://fashion2fiber.osu.edu/exhibits. 

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Collection Research Hours

Due to renovations, the Historic Costume & Textiles Collection is open for research appointments at the discretion of the curator. Contact Gayle Strege at strege.2@osu.edu to discuss and make an appointment.

 

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