The Louisiana State Museum has one of the largest and finest costume and textile collections in the United States. Overall the museum's collection ranges from late 18th century to the present with the majority of objects having a Louisiana provenance
When: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Louisiana State Museum, 660 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge
Cost: Not available
Age limit: All ages
Categories: Design, History/Science, Jewelry/Gems, Museum, Textiles
Description: The Louisiana State Museum has one of the largest and finest costume and textile collections in the United States. Overall the museum's collection ranges from late 18th century to the present with the majority of objects having a Louisiana provenance. Of the approximately 15,000 objects in the collection, one third is the costumes and accessories collection, one third is the textile collection, and one third is the Carnival collection.
Event posted Nov. 23, 2007
Last updated July 11, 2008
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