Images of historic textiles and related objects spanning a broad spectrum of times, places, and techniques from archaeological material to contemporary fiber art.
Images include textiles, costumes and ephemera from Rhode Island and all over the world, spanning in time from ancient Egyptian cloth to garments by 20th century designers.
The Fashion Plate Collection consists of hand-colored fashion plates from the French periodical La Gazette du Bon Ton (considered the most influential fashion magazine during its existence from 1912 to 1925) and its American edition, La Gazette du Bon Genre.
The collection covers fashionable dress from the 17th century to the present day, with the emphasis on progressive and influential designs from the major fashion centers of Europe.
An online portal which offers fully cross-searchable access the Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion online, e-books, reference works, images, and more.
Contains high-resolution images of athletes and dancers in motion to help art students deepen their understanding of form, function and anatomy of the figure.