Images and Visual Resource Collections

The Costume History Collection, a database of over 450 images, was developed from the Abridged History of Costume by Beverly and Stephen Sbarge, eds. The collection contains images portraying various hairstyles, jewelry, and garments.

Costume History in Japan

Illustrated history of costume in Japan, from the Costume Museum, Kyoto, Japan.

Victoria & Albert Museum Fashion Portal (UK) Spanning four centuries, the V&A’s Fashion collection is the largest and most comprehensive collection of dress in the world. Key items in the collection include rare 17th-century gowns, 18th-century ‘mantua’ dresses, 1930s eveningwear, 1960s daywear and post-war couture. Plus a growing number of pieces from 21st-century designers. Database (*For help with their search interface, scroll to the bottom of the page.)

Fashion Plates from the Collections of the Library & Archives, Royal Ontario Museum