Textiles Studies
Date of this Version
1996
Document Type
Article
Citation
Arts of Asia (Jan-Feb, 1996), pp. 58-65.
Abstract
A CULTURAL JEWEL in the nation's capital, The Textile Museum is a testament to the vision and unerring eye of its founder, George Hewitt Myers. Established in 1925, this small museum has assumed a revered place in the international museum community not only for the quality of its collections and library, but also for its leadership. in the study, preservation and interpretation of the textile arts. Over the years it has been the flagship institution for the conservation and display of textiles around the world based upon the foresight of Myers. Today, The Textile Museum's exhibitions and educational initiatives distinguish it as a centre of cultural activity and place it at the forefront of contemporary museum currents in North America.
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