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Something to Wear: Fashion in Print 1850-1925

Start Date
11 April 2009
End Date
15 August 2009
Venue
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Location
Philadelphia, USA
Curator
Linda Martin-Schaff

The fashion industry during 1850-1925 was a period of tremendous change and innovation. This exhibition, designed to complement Shopping in Paris: French Fashion 1850–1925 explores the world of fashion and consumer culture through printed publications. On display are books, periodicals, department store souvenirs, trade catalogs, and fashion plates from the Library’s collection of fashion-related material. 

Curator: Linda Martin-Schaff • Librarian for Technical Services 

Location: Library Reading Room, Perelman Building