The Fashion and Textile Gallery

Study Resources at The Fashion and Textile Gallery.

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The Fashion & Textile Gallery offers a wide range of study services for people who want to find out more about the history of dress. Anyone can book a study table to look at a selection of objects from the collection, and a reading space to look at books on fashion history in the gallery's reference library or at archival material from the gallery collection.

The Fashion & Textile Gallery library contains the following material:

• Books and publications on the history of dress and fashion accessories from the medieval period to the present day
• Journals and periodicals such as Costume, Dress and Textile History
• Fashion magazines
• Fashion plates
• Shop catalogues
• Knitting and embroidery patterns

We welcome groups (maximum 8 people) as well as individuals, and can tailor-make sessions to suit individual interests.

The Library is open by appointment on Tuesday or Wednesday between: 10.00 -12.00 and 13.00 - 15.00.

There is a small charge for using the study facilities and it is essential to book. Please contact us by e-mail on bookings@ftgallery.com.au or telephone Charlotte on 0416 463 331 to book a reading space and/or study table.