Loan Requests

 

Museum collection policy permits loans of collection objects and exhibitions to other museums or to other non-profit institutions that can provide a similar secure environment. Exhibition props, such as display cases, pedestals or mannequins are occasionally lent on a case-by-case basis. Listed below are exhibitions that are available for travelling. A formal loan contract is always required. Please contact the Museum Registrar if you have any questions about loans at jfenn1@kent.edu or call (330) 672-3450. 

Any objects loaned must be handled by the staff of The Kent State University Museum. Objects must be stored and exhibited in conformity with the following environmental requirements:temperature 68-72° F, humidity 40-55%, light 5 footcandles (50 lux) or less. The Kent State University Museum will require a Standard Facility Report as evidence of the borrower's standards of security and care.

 

Exhibitions Available for Travel

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20th Century Fashion:

Charles Kleibacker: Master of the Bias
    		some loans - they can be substituted with KSUM artifacts
Halston: American Modern all KSUM artifacts
James Galanos: American Luxury all KSUM
Linda Allard for Ellen Tracy: Fashioning a Career all KSUM
Oscar de la Renta: American Elegance some loans - can be substituted
Pucci! all KSUM
Rudi Gernreich: BOLD all KSUM
Spirals & Ellipses: Clothing the Body Three-Dimensionally some loans - can be substituted
Stavropoulos all KSUM
Yves Saint Laurent all KSUM
   

Historical Costume:

Belle Époque Brides all KSUM
Flora and Fashion: Gardens Become Us all KSUM
The Art of the Embroiderer
    		some loans - they can be substituted with KSUM artifacts
The Right Chemistry: Colors in Fashion 1704-1918



    		all KSUM - NO FURNITURE TO TRAVEL. Paintings not always available. Host institution can arrange for substitution if need be.
Wrapped in Splendor: The Art of the Paisley Shawl all KSUM
       

Ethnic Costume & Textiles:

Allegory & Symbol: Chinese Robes in the
Kent State University Museum Collection		 all KSUM
  
Inner Secrets: Japanese Men's Haori all KSUM
Japanese Obi in the Kent State University Museum Collection all KSUM
  
Japanese Resist Dye Costume and Textiles all KSUM
Centural Asian Ikat Robes all KSUM
Court & Conquest ALL LOANS
Mood Indigo
    		some loans - they can be substituted with KSUM artifacts
Raiment for Receptions: A Japanese Bride's Last Furisode all KSUM
      

Decorative Arts:

Carnaval Glass all KSUM
Uncommon Clay: Ohio Art Pottery From the Paige Palmer Collection all KSUM
  
      
      

 

Disclaimer for traveling exhibitions:

- Only costumes from the Kent State University Museum collection travel for exhibition. Paintings and decorative arts do not travel unless separately negotiated.

- Substitutes may need to be made for some of the historical garments depending on condition and prior exposure.

- Dress form and mannequin availability is limited. When choosing exhibitions to travel, this may influence when an exhibition could travel. The possibility exists of a hosting facility obtaining proper display forms for an exhibition in consultation with the KSUM curator. This lengthens mounting time and could lead to mounting difficulties

- A Kent State University Museum courier is required to unpack, install, de-install and pack the exhibition.

 
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