Exhibits

Fashion Timeline

June 29, 2012 - June 28, 2015 The “Fashion Timeline†showcases the Kent State University Museum’s world-class collection of historic fashions. Encompassing two centuries of fashion history, this exhibition is designed to show the evolution of styles and silhouettes while contextualizing the pieces with relevant political, technological and cultural developments.
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Behind the Scenes Blog

• Packing for “Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity”
  After photographing the two pieces selected to be in “Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity,” the next step was to complete a condition report and pack them. As curator and courier for the loan, I took part in both of these steps. … Continue reading →
• Photography for “Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity”
  After our two pieces, the blue taffeta walking dress and the man’s suit, were chosen for the “Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity” exhibition, we had to photograph them for the catalogue. (To see more about the selection process see this post). … Continue reading →
• Loans for “Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity”
  Last month, the exhibition “Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity” opened at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The show includes two pieces on loan from the Kent State University Museum. In the spirit of this blog which covers “behind the scenes,” I … Continue reading →

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Recent News

• Raiment for Liturgy Opens March 8 at the Kent State University Museum
  
• Raiment for Liturgy Opens March 8 in the Kent State University Museum Exhibition to showcase religious garments from Museum collection
  

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