Males in the Middle of the Spectrum in Fashion
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A Time Sheathing Waiting to Be Reopened
For nearly 4 decades, the Fashion Archives at MCHC remained in boxes, locked in storage rooms in the historic Enoch Pratt house. While the collection was displayed ofttimes for some years prior, a decision was made in the 1970s to put the pieces away and focus exhibitions on other parts of the wide MCHC drove.
A defended volunteer named Enolliah Williams, or "Miss Nola" as she was known, gathered storage furniture, boxes and tissue, and set to work preparing the collection for long-term storage. She meticulously labeled and stored every dress, hat, and ribbon of the estimated 12,000-piece drove. Bluish alphabetize cards were used to detail condition, measurements, and provenance for each piece. There the drove sat, waiting to be rediscovered for decades. It is thanks to Miss Nola's dedication that the Fashion Archives at MCHC perseveres today.
The Fashion Archives
In 2008, then-Chief Curator Alexandra Deutsch activated the costume drove. Vibrant gowns and priceless accessories were glimpsed past peeking into boxes, and the idea for a way exhibition was built-in. In 2015, through the generous patronage of Barbara P. Katz, an annual internship program for the conservation and preservation of what would become known as the Manner Archives was established.
Each summertime, teams work tirelessly to move garments from the historic storage room into new climate-controlled storage, researching and recording the history of each piece. Through this internship, rare survivals such as extant American livery, dresses worn by starting time ladies, and early French couture were discovered. Out of the thousands of objects that have been preserved, near 100 pieces were chosen for this landmark exhibition, highlighting the wide range of stories that could be told through the collection.
The Spectrum of Way
The give-and-take "spectrum" was deliberately chosen for this exhibition every bit it embodies the encyclopedic nature of the Fashion Archives. In the 3,000-square-human foot gallery, you experienced the spectrum of color, the spectrum of fourth dimension, and the spectrum of Maryland life from 1724 through today.
Designers represented included Maryland-built-in Claire McCardell, Hermès, Pierre Cardin, and Worth, to name a few. Rare survivals, such every bit livery worn by formerly enslaved individuals at Hampton Mansion in Towson, and a gown worn to George Washington's inaugural ball, were also included. Additionally, habiliment worn by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were on view.
The exhibition was accompanied by a total-color Spectrum of Way publication, still available in the Museum Store or online.
Exhibition Sponsors
The Spectrum of Mode exhibition was made possible through the generous back up of the Richard C. von Hess Foundation, The Helen Dirt Frick Foundation, Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, Baltimore National Heritage Area, PNC Bank, Barbara P. Katz, and many boosted individual donors.
An Adopt-a-Mannequin fundraising effort also helped support the expense of customizing and mounting each of the historic garments for the exhibition.
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