Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen

October 2, 2010 – September 4, 2011

Broadbent Gallery | Jean L. Druesedow, Director

Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003)

Renowned actress, role model, fashion icon, outspoken, independent and feisty, Katharine Hepburn is listed by the American Film Institute as Hollywood’s greatest screen legend. During a career that spanned six decades, Hepburn was nominated 12 times for Academy Awards as Best Actress and won four. Her sense of style influenced countless women, fashion designers, and the informal, elegant approach to American style seen on today’s runways.

Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen

In 2008, the Kent State University Museum was honored to receive Katharine Hepburn’s personal collection of film, stage and television costumes, as well as clothes worn by her for publicity purposes.

In celebration of the Museum’s 25th anniversary year, Hepburn’s performance clothes will be displayed in a very special exhibit including: stage costumes from The Philadelphia Story, Without Love and Coco; screen costumes from such classic films as Stage Door, Adam’s Rib and Long Day’s Journey Into Night; and many of her television movies, such as Love Among the Ruins. In addition, Hepburn’s “signature look,” an ensemble of tailored beige trousers and linen jackets, will be spotlighted, as will vintage posters, playbills, photos and other Hepburn-related artifacts.

The exhibit will also be supported by special events and programming on Hepburn’s career, influence and life. These will take place at the Museum, across the Kent Campus and throughout Northeast Ohio.

This exhibition has received support from the following generous sponsors:

Dillard’s
H/L Communications
Nordstrom
Time Warner Cable
WCLV

Image courtesy of Kent State University Museum