The College of Family and Consumer Sciences honored acclaimed bridal designer and University of Georgia alumna Anne Barge Clegg at a reception in Barrow Hall in recognition of a major gift that will enhance the college’s Historic Clothing and Textile Collection.
The collection—which consists of around 3,000 objects, including garments, accessories, and textiles dating from the 1800s to present day—is housed at UGA’s Special Collections Library. It is an educational resource that provides unique learning experiences for students at the university. Regularly used for classroom demonstrations to discuss changes in silhouette, textile technology, merchandising, art, and social issues, the collection also educates student workers about museum practices, equipping them with valuable professional skills.
The collection also serves as a diverse research tool that can be explored through physical objects, digitized images, and comprehensive metadata. Learn more about research opportunities at the link.
