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Curators choice: These Key overalls were purchased in Clay Center and worn on a farmCurators choice: The wife of the Secretary of the Interior wore this gown to the Lincoln inaugural ball in 1865Curators choice: Two famed western stars are associated with this stylish jacket

Popular collections - Clothing

Clothing covers the body, but it means much more.  Clothing is made for different purposes and expresses cultural and personal tastes and styles.  Clothing can reveal the resources, interests, values and attitudes of cultural groups.  What do mini skirts say about a culture's attitudes? What does a pair of overalls reveal about its intended use? What does a T-shirt's design reveal about the wearer's beliefs? Exploring the answers to these questions and enjoying clothing's appearance make it one of our most popular collections.  Explore some of the highlights from our entire collection of over 1300 items below. 

 

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