MOUNT MARY COLLEGE HISTORIC COSTUME COLLECTION

MILWAUKEE, WI

Mount Mary College Historic Costume Collection is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is a collection of over 10,000 garments and accessories spanning more than two centuries. The collection was founded in 1939 by the college's fashion department and has since grown to become one of the largest and most prestigious costume collections in the United States.

The garments and accessories in the collection range from everyday wear to haute couture, and include items worn by individuals from all walks of life, including politicians, actresses, and socialites. The collection is particularly strong in its representation of women's fashion, with examples of garments from every decade since the 18th century.

In addition to the garments themselves, the collection also includes a wide variety of accessories, including hats, shoes, and jewelry, as well as textiles such as quilts and embroidery samplers. The collection is often used as a resource for academic research, and is open to students, scholars, and the general public by appointment.

The Mount Mary College Historic Costume Collection is a unique and valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of fashion and textiles, and is a testament to the college's commitment to preserving and celebrating women's contributions to the world of fashion.

MOUNT MARY COLLEGE HISTORIC COSTUME COLLECTION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MILWAUKEE WI. US MID #8405500069

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 4142560164
• website: www.mtmary.edu

MOUNT MARY COLLEGE HISTORIC COSTUME COLLECTION
2900 N MENOMONEE RIVER PARKWAY
MILWAUKEE
WI
53222

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