The Kent State University Museum: fashion, decorative arts, and more!
Kent, Ohio
Joined March 2010
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Something light and frothy in layers of #tulle with circles of silk that are revealed here and there between the folds. Diaphanous #1920s fun.....@KSUMuseum #fashionhistory
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Each year I like to share the perfect pumpkin 🎃 dress for #Halloween, the #1860s dome of a #crinoline making for a suitably seasonal shape. Room to smuggle treats as well @ksumuseum #fashionhistory
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#Polkadot perfection held in the strong shapes of a #1940s ensemble, the elongated shoulders that nip and tuck in elegant pleats to the waist. It is a suit that means business @KSUMuseum #fashionhistory
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Some seasonal glitz from the mid 1920s worn by actress #BarbaraLaMarr who starred in 27 films in the #1920s. She partied hard, allegedly only sleeping for two hours a night @KSUMuseum #fashionhistory
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TEXTURES: The History and Art of Black Hair exhibition, curated by associate professor Tameka Ellington and assistant professor Joseph Underwood, is “a project dedicated to giving the black community a voice”. Coming to @KSUMuseum Fall 2021 @ARTSatKSU
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Did you know Professor Quevedo has a stunning exhibit on display in the @KSUMuseum ?! “Fortuna: Designs by Vincent Quevedo” featured award-winning works and marks an incredible 30 years of teaching and making with his unique and inventive style. kent.edu/museum/news/ksu-mus…
ALT "Ladylike Screaming" by Joanne Arnett are tattooed protest gloves currently on view as part of the "Wearing Justice" exhibiiton. Don't you wish you had a pair??@ksumuseum @joannearnett @RBG @princessleia #wearingjustice #vote #vote2020
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THANK YOU, Joanne Fenn, for your Blog posts today on your find in the collection! #ksumuseum #museusmfromhome #smallwonders
At times like these, it is important to find the things that give us comfort— like this adorable Japanese children’s hat in the shape of a rooster from the early 20thc. And yes it’s in the Museum collection. Share… instagram.com/p/B91vzO0Aogm/…
You may be attempting to dance on the ceiling during your time at home and if so we suggest this pair of 1920s gold leather pumps from the @ksumuseum collection. #ksumuseum #museumfromhome #shoes
One of our newest KSU fashion interns, Taylor Smith, joining us this semester at the #ksumuseum! So please to see more and more students wanting to work along side us! instagram.com/p/B9R0Jd0gbE-/…
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A cream floral #brocade from the mid #1760s is given an additional lift with borders of hand knotted silk fringe that highlight contours of the #bodice and sleeve, browns and reds contrasting with the pale foundation @KSUMuseum #fashionhistory
Special thanks to our panelists this past Friday for the wonderful lectures given during our Fashion Statement on communicating dissent through clothing and craft. The event shined a light on the importance of… instagram.com/p/B8JhgktARy4/…
❤️Do you not just love, Love?❤️
This Valentines Day, treat a loved one or treat yourself to any of these sweetheart pieces that the #ksumuseum is offering throughout this lovable season! Rose rings and necklaces, plus some tasty cherry bracelets and earrings!
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Fully immersed in the #1840s right now as I embark on my book about the #19thc dress diary of Anne Sykes. So many amazing prints in its pages similar to this printed wool @KSUMuseum. Here too a sample from the book that was a dress of Anne’s from 1842 #fashionhistory
“He was the fabric, she was the needle, and they stitched it all together;” Mr. Arias said this remembering the relationship of the legendary and dynamic duo.
Ruben Toledo, a successful artist based in New York,… instagram.com/p/B6MG8i2gMCf/…
KSU Museum Curator, Dr. Sara Hume discussing the contrasts (and mutual influences) between establishment fashion and counterculture styles from her Culture/Counterculture exhibit. Yet another wonderful Fashion Focus! instagram.com/p/B5vsummgmQC/…
‘Tis The Season!
Join us and the elves at the KSU Museum Store for our Holiday Open House! Last minute shopping made easy with exclusive store specials, pop-up shops form local artists and much more. After you,… instagram.com/p/B5qjKjAAlkt/…
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Signature Moments Week: Dior's ‘Soirée de Paris’ was photographed by Avedon for his famous image depicting Dovima with elephants. The dress was actually designed by his young assistant, Yves Saint Laurent, in 1955. @KSUMuseum
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