At its core, this exhibition celebrates Towson
University's extensive historical clothing and costume
collection, the only one of its kind in the University
System Maryland and a hidden Baltimore County
gem. Featuring clothing that dates from the
late-eighteenth century to the early nineteen
twenties, the show provides a behind the scenes
view of the bodies we so often see in historical
photographs, films, and artwork. From the most
private of undergarments and hidden Òtricks
of the tradeÓ to the outfits themselves and the
accompanying outerwear, we answer the question,
ÒHow DID they wear that?Ó