OSU Historic Costume and Textiles Collection

03/03/2025

Examine the textiles that gave the Silk Road its name, and travel across the trade routes that connected the cultures of Afro-Eurasia for centuries. The Silk Road exhibit weaves together the brilliant colors and feather-light textures of silks from China, India, the Islamic world, and Europe, telling the story of silk and the history of movement across empires and time. Historic textiles, jades, and jewels from the 1400’s to the present illuminate the origins of commerce and connections in the Old World and provide design inspiration for today. Featuring luxurious gowns, religious banners, brocades, saris and the designer fashions of Oscar de la Renta and Dior.

Location: Ohio Center B&C Meeting Rooms (South Building, First Floor), Greater Columbus Convention Center
Admission: Free

Dates/Times:
Thursday, March 13, 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday, March 14, 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Saturday, March 15, 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Sunday, March 16, 9:00 am-3:00 pm

09/06/2023

This Ann Lowe gown in our collection is one of a kind. She was the first recognized African American fashion designer and is most famous for creating Jacqueline Bouvier's wedding dress when she married John F. Kennedy. There is an exhibition of Ann Lowe designs opening at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library Sept 9 and running through Jan 7, 2024. CBS Morning is doing a feature story Sept 9 and asked to use video of our dress.

02/28/2023

Felt like a sunny summer day here today! What a joy to see so many bursts of colors!🌈☀️

02/24/2023

Packed some Bonnie Cashin today. It was a good day!👗

02/21/2023

Repost from 🌸🌹🌻
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Have you read the CityScene article on our latest exhibition? Check it out at⠀
https://bit.ly/40hL6sr

02/07/2023

Our exhibit with the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, "Flower Power: Flora in Fashion," has officially opened in Lancaster. You can visit through April 23. See their website for hours and related programs,

State-wide organization to foster education in the arts of daily life, with exhibits on glass, quilts, and neoclassical furniture. Lancaster, Ohio.

02/07/2023

This Ann Lowe gown in our collection is one of a kind. She was the first recognized African American fashion designer and is most famous for creating Jacqueline Bouvier's wedding dress when she married John F. Kennedy. There is an exhibition of Ann Lowe designs opening at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library Sept 9 and running through Jan 7, 2024. CBS Morning is doing a feature story Sept 9 and asked to use video of our dress.

01/27/2023

feels like the late sixties in here today! These cotton canvas "Hot Dogs and Dill Pickles" reflect the Hippie/Nam/Psychedelic/Mod period perfectly.☮️

Some of the slogans on these pants might bring up memories of the tv show Laugh-In, which aired from 1968-1973:

**Wanna Walneto**
**Rembrandt Painted by the Numbers**🎨
**Encourage Nudity in Flowers**
**Hot Dogs and Dill Pickles (R)**
**Outlaw Underwear**
**Hippies Are More Fun Than People**
**Kiss**💋
**Do Good**
**Honey Bee**🐝
**You Make It Happen**

01/26/2023

It feels like the late sixties in here today! These cotton canvas "Hot Dogs and Dill Pickles" reflect the Hippie/Nam/Psychedelic/Mod period perfectly.☮️

Some of the slogans on these pants might bring up memories of the tv show Laugh-In, which aired from 1968-1973:

**Wanna Walneto**
**Rembrandt Painted by the Numbers**🎨
**Encourage Nudity in Flowers**
**Hot Dogs and Dill Pickles (R)**
**Outlaw Underwear**
**Hippies Are More Fun Than People**
**Kiss**💋
**Do Good**
**Honey Bee**🐝
**You Make It Happen**

01/24/2023

Exhibit opens at the end of next week. Hope to see you at 💐