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The History of the Collection Leila Old began gathering and organizing clothing and textiles soon after she joined the faculty of the University of Idaho Home Economics department in 1967. Gradually she accumulated a very sizeable and valuable collection that included clothing, accessories, hats and shoes, costume jewelry, some old magazines, and other illustrative materials. These items were used as a teaching resource in the department. With the help of student Marge Stanton, Leila began to assemble all the dress items so they could describe them and assign a set of numbers to catalogue them. They used the classification system developed by Robert Chenhall to catalogue each item. This collection was named the Leila Old Historic Costume Collection in 1981
The display case in the Niccolls building on the UI campus was used to exhibit select pieces. Collection volunteers put up displays that were enjoyed by the Moscow campus and community. This became something that would continue to the present time. New displays may be seen each semester.
Pieces with documented histories are especially interesting. See the Margaret Ritchie site. The collection has grown to approximately 8,000 items. We are currently in the process of creating a virtual museum where the collection may be accessed via the Internet.
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This dress was purchased in San Francisco in 1906. The sheer silk top is enhanced with embroidery, lace, gathers, and pleats. The elongated bias-cut peplum and self-fabric covered buttons on the side seam near the hem add interest to the skirt.
This two-piece dress, which is trimmed with sheer ruffles and pleated brown edgings, has a bustle-back skirt. It belonged to Annette Bowman, who was one of four faculty members when classes started at the University of Idaho in 1892. She taught Art and History.
Two silver bars on each shoulder of this Eisenhower-style Army jacket show that the wearer was a captain. Other insignia show that he was in the US Army Air Force in WWII. There are two service ribbons and a shooting medal for carbine and pistol on the left side. |
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