The CTAHR Historic Costume Collection
 
 
The Costume Collection, housed in the Textiles and Clothing Program in the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, is one of the largest collections of garments, textiles, and related artifacts in an American university. Referred to as The Collection, it consists of the following four subcollections:
 
 
How is the Costume Collection Used?  
  
The Costume Collection is a valuable asset for instruction, research, and outreach programs.  Currently, work is progressing on establishing a multimedia database for items in the collection. This data will enhance opportunities for research and interaction between other local museums.
 
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