Western Reserve Historical Society maintains one of the largest collections of historic costume and textiles in the United States.

About the Collection

Housed within the WRHS's Chisholm Halle Costume Wing and the Bingham-Hanna House, the costume and textile collection comprises some 40,000 garments, accessories and domestic textiles, ranging in date from ca. 1750 to present day. The collection is international in scope and contains both historic and contemporary designs, including mass-produced, ready-to-wear, couture and one-of-a-kind pieces