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FTT Historic Costume and Textile Collection

The department houses a collection of over 1500 historic garments, textiles, and accessories.  The costumes range in date from the mid-nineteenth century through today.  The collection is used for education, exhibition, research, design inspiration, and class projects.

Sleeve detail on purple dress

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Lace detail on a green dress

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Black and white print shirt

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Man's black hat

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Back of dress with large bow detail

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Tan suit with a green shirt

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woman's brown velvet hat

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Dark suit with blue tie

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