K-State Historic Costume and Textile Museum
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The Historic Costume and Textile Museum is a notable collection of traditonal and artistic artifacts dating back from as early as 1740. With over 15,000 holdings, the collection includes a number of Nelly Don dresses, wearable art from Anita Mayer, American quilts, salon shoes, military uniforms, Chinese and other ethnic textiles, and clothing and textiles from famous and not-so-famous midwesterners. The collection began at the beginning of the 20th century and continues to be augmented by friends, faculty, and KSU Alumni who have lived and traveled throughout the world.
Become a Friend!
The Friends of the Historic Costume and Textile Museum exist to serve the Museum in its mission and provide support through solicitation of memberships and gifts.Your participation as a Friend, and/or your financial support of the Museum will ensure a prosperous future. Monetary and artifact donations will benefit current and future scholars, and the thousands of Kansas Citizens that visit the Museum's exhibits. Consider joining today!
Interested individuals may become involved with the Historic Costume and Textiles Collection through:
- Donations of historic artifacts of designer origin, or with unique stylistic or designer elements, or provides an emphasis on the cultural aspects of clothing.
- Donations of non-historic supplies.
- Financial contributions to help defray costs of maintaining this valuable resource.
To become a Friend, download and complete the donation form (Adobe Acrobat) and mail to:
Department of ATID
Kansas State University
225 Justin Hall
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
HCTM Friends Board Members
Officers:
- Carole Chelz, President
- Joycelyn Burdett, Secretary & Faculty Representative
- Barbara Anderson, Department Head
- Marla Day, Senior Curator
- Erin Monfort, Student Representative
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Ann Dudek
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Carol Elmore
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Barbara Gatewood
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Susie Grier
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Linda Joseph
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Sally Lindquist
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Karen McCulloh
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Barry Michie
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Cindi Morris
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Barbara Nelson
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Debbie Saroff
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Whitney Short
Thank you to the board members for their dedicated efforts!
