The Way We Wore
The Historic Costume & Textiles Collection
The University of Delaware Historic Costume and Textiles Collection was organized in 1971. Housed in the Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies, the Collection consists of nearly 4,000 women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing artifacts, textiles from the 18th through the 21st centuries, as well as, traditional items of dress from countries and cultures around the world. As a repository of history and material culture, the collection serves as a resource for undergraduate and graduate research, teaching, and community outreach.
1990.136ab Tan sateen low boots with lace up side closure. 1850s Gift of the Winterthur Museum.
2011.018ab Raul Blanco Dress ensemble in multicolor floral silk dupioni. 1980s Gift of Ruth Mizrahi.
2002.041-043 Yellow and navy blue wool felt caps with number appliques on front panel. 1950s-1960s Gift unknown.
1988.106 Hand made tea gown with navy blue and art nouveau printed ivory silk, satin sash and lace trimmed gigot sleeves. 1890s Gift of Harold O. Ladd.
2007.029a-g Man's black wool broadcloth and wool court presentation suit. 1837 Gift of Mr. Geoffrey Biddle.
1971.033 Maroon wool felt fez hat with a black tassel. From Czechoslovakia. 1960s-1970s Gift of Winterthur Museum.