Behind the Scenes Blog
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Dr. Frankenstein, I presume?
Still on the quest for an articulated mannequin built mostly from off-the-shelf parts. Still having some issues with the ball and socket joints, but making more progress! -
Katharine Hepburn: Rebel Chic
We are thrilled to announce a book celebrating Katharine Hepburn’s unique style published by Rizzoli. Katharine Hepburn: Rebel Chic, will be available this Fall and presents Katharine Hepburn as a style icon. With text by Museum Director Jean Druesedow, and … Continue reading -
Fashion and Slovak Folk Dress
In researching the examples of Slovak folk dress for our upcoming exhibit, RESIST, I followed a tangent that led me to discover this article in an issue of Gazette du Bon Ton from 1920. This fashionable publication takes a look at … Continue reading
Recent News
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"Dancing Pants" An Articulated Mannequin for Katharine Hepburn's Pants Jim William's presentation on creating an articulated mannequin for the Katharine Hepburn exhibition.
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The Kent State University Museum to Host Concert Featuring Civil War Music The KSU Museum presents "Mother, Is the Battle Over?" at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 15 in Murphy Auditorium in Rockwell Hall in the Museum building located at 515 Hilltop Drive, at the corner of E. Main and S. Lincoln Streets, in Kent, OH. This event is free and open to the public.
