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Embellished exhibit focuses on adornments, designer pieces

Items on display at Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum May 28 to Sept. 18

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Submitted by the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum

A dress from designer Bob Mackie is part of the new exhibit at the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum profiling clothing from over the years and the world.

COSHOCTON — A new exhibit on textiles is opening at the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum, 300 N. Whitewoman St.

Embellished: Adornment Through the Ages will be on display from May 28 to Sept. 18 in the special exhibit gallery on the second floor.

Lace, beads, embroidery and buttons are many of the things that adorn everyday clothing choices that make them stand out from simple fabrics. The fashion of previous centuries were no different. Embellished will explore a history of embellishments from head to toe across the world.

This show features several designer pieces. This includes one from designer Bob Mackie, known for styling such icons as Carol Burnett, Elton John, Lucille Ball and Cher. Givenchy is the French fashion house known for creating the little black dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany’s." Todd Oldham is a New York-based designer whose bright pieces were often worn by Fran Drescher on "The Nanny." André Courrèges is nicknamed the Space Age Designer and credited with creating the mini-skirt and other staples of 1960s fashion.

This black dress was made in 1862 by John Johnson, one of the founders of the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum, and worn by his sister, Margaret Johnson. It will be on display for a new exhibit of textiles from over the years and their various adornments.

Pieces from the museum's own collection in the exhibit span centuries and locations from China to our own backyard.

Embellished is sponsored by the Joe R. Engle Museum Gallery Fund and the Ohio Arts Council with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Ohio State University Historic Costume and Textiles Collection provided the designer pieces.

Museum admission is $5 for adults, $4 for children and $15 for families. Friends of the Museum are free. For more information, call 740-622-8710 or email jhmuseum@jhmuseum.org. The museum is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday.