Indianapolis Museum of Art

From QuiltIndex

"The first item in the Museum's collection of textile and fashion arts was an Irish embroidery purchased in 1888. Today, the collection comprises approximately 6,000 items and represents virtually all of the world's traditions in fabric. Major collecting in this area began in 1906 with the purchase of 100 Chinese textiles and costumes.

The American and European textile holdings feature silks from the late 16th to 19th centuries, a lace collection spanning 500 years, a large group of 19th-century paisley shawls from England and many fine Indiana quilts and coverlets. The IMA also has European costumes dating from the 18th to the 20th century and fashion arts of the 20th and 21st centuries. Norell, Bill Blass and Halston as well as European fashion designers such as Dior, Balenciaga and Chanel are represented."

source: Indianapolis Museum of Art, http://www.imamuseum.org/explore/galleries/textiles