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Located on its East Falls campus in northwest Philadelphia, the Design Center houses Thomas Jefferson University's historic Textile & Costume Collection, a diverse and wide-ranging museum-quality collection used for teaching, inspiration, and research.

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Jade Papa	Ann Wilson
Gabrielle Ramos	Emily Radomski

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Lots of eye candy in this week's new blog post fea

Lots of eye candy in this week's new blog post featuring a mid-century hats photo shoot by Ann Wilson. Blog link in bio. (pictured here are hats by Otto Lucas, Lilly Daché, and Marti by Deb-Arn) #ottolucas #lillydache #lillydaché #martibydeb-arn #vintagehats #vintage50s #vintage60s

This 1940s suit by Gilbert Adrian has so many fun

This 1940s suit by Gilbert Adrian has so many fun details, like the inset chevron piecing and extended tabs. It's the perfect Fall suit in a maroon and pink wool check plaid. #gilbertadrian #1940sstyle #vintagewomenswear #vintagesuit #shoulderpads #adrian #1940s

Lovers Lane design by David and Dash - converters,

Lovers Lane design by David and Dash - converters, importers and handprinters of interior textiles, Miami. 1960s. #davidanddash #handprintedtextiles #printdesign #midcenturytextiles

Handprinted textile by David and Dash, Miami, FL,

Handprinted textile by David and Dash, Miami, FL, 1960s. Design 4305, Masquerade. #davidanddash #midcenturytextiles #printdesign

Our new display in the Hayward Hall textile studio

Our new display in the Hayward Hall textile studios features handwoven swatches from the studio of Dorothy Liebes. Check it out in the lower level of Hayward. You can search for and browse our nearly 700 Dorothy Liebes objects in our online collection via the link in our bio. #dorothyliebes #handweaving #textilehistory #handwoven #midcenturytextiles #jeffersoneastfalls

Let's Get Into Physical is our latest exhibit in H

Let's Get Into Physical is our latest exhibit in Hayward Hall, featuring exercise and swimwear spanning the early 20th century to the 60s. From left to right in first photo, a young woman's gym uniform (midcentury), a 1930s tennis set, a wool swim/exercise suit c. 1900, and a Pucci bikini. Check it out in the fashion design studios, first floor of Hayward. #gymuniform #woolbathingsuit #tennisoutfit #pucci #retroathleticapparel #vintagetennis

To honor Issey Miyake, we're reposting this sweate

To honor Issey Miyake, we're reposting this sweater which has always been a staff favorite. To show off the sculptural quality that is a hallmark of Miyake, we're showing the piece from several angles. #ripisseymiyake #isseymiyake #knitweardesign

Many thanks to Jefferson Alumni for featuring us i

Many thanks to Jefferson Alumni for featuring us in the latest issue of Jefferson Innovator. See @jeffersonalumni link in bio to access the issue. #jeffersoneastfalls #jeffersonalumni #philadelphiatextile

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Latest Posts

Glamour Shots: Mid-Century Hats
September 15, 2022
Student Project: World War I puttees analysis & re-design, by Manasi Eswarapu
August 30, 2022
Online lecture: Tools of the Trade – Women & Textiles in the 19th Century
April 28, 2022
Student Project: object re-design, by David Kramer
April 13, 2022

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Paul J. Gutman Library, Thomas Jefferson University, East Falls campus
Fashion & Textiles Futures Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Fabric Resources Guide
Vintage Label Resource

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The opinions expressed in this blog are solely those of the blog authors and do not reflect the views of Thomas Jefferson University.

Images of objects in our collection are copyrighted by Thomas Jefferson University. For inquiries regarding permissions and use fees, please contact: thedesigncenter@jefferson.edu.