Book of Donmon Teith

"A broad approach to systematically organizing the management of costume collections to a diverse spectrum of audiences ranging from personal hobbyists, vintage

Published in conjunction with an exhibition on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, May 5-Aug. 15, 2010, and at the Brooklyn Museum, May 7-Aug. 1,

The effective preparation of garments for display is essential for exhibitions of contemporary and historical dress. Costumes not only need to be visually appea

This volume explores the conservation and presentation of dress in museums and beyond as a complex, collaborative process. Recognizing this process as a dynamic