A new wave of historical fashion will be hitting Shippensburg University’s Fashion Archives and Museum (FA&M) this week.
The museum’s newest exhibit, “Through the Lens of the Beholder: The Fine Art of Dress,” features clothing and accessories for men, women and children from the 19th and 20th centuries. The exhibit includes clothing made by designers such as Coco Chanel, Arnold Scaasi and Jacques Fath. Artistic works by SU students, faculty and local photographers will also be featured.
The FA&M contains a wide variety of clothing and accessories made throughout the last few centuries. The museum’s primary goal is to “preserve and exhibit its collection of clothing and accessories and to make those materials available for teaching and research purposes,” according to an SU news release.
FA&M hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, noon to 4 p.m. and by appointment. Admission is free for SU students, faculty, staff and children. Prices for non-students are $5 for adults and $4 for seniors. Group tours are available by contacting (717) 477-1239 or emailing fasharch@ship.edu. For more information visit www.fashionarchives.org.
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