Costume Museum of Canada

We preserve one of the largest and most unique costume collections in North America. We display our collection through local pop-up events & traveling exhibits.

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Just in-Vintage #kwiksewpatterns and books! Happy new Year and Happy Sewing! #kwiksew #1990spatterns #kerstinmartensson #stretchfabrics #activewearpatterns #swimsuitpatterns #sportswearpatterns #babyclothespatterns #sewingforbabies #kwiksewmethodforeasysewing #seamslikeyesteryear

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many worked with crazy quilt techniques. And, there are still silks out there in the wild, once in a while they do turn up. So… a beautiful garment with an interesting past!

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Here’s a one-of-a-kind beauty from our collection! Created 1912-15, this gorgeous housecoat is embellished with #cigarettesilks from the late 19th and early 20th century. #antiquetobaccosilks #antiquehousecoat #silkflowers #crazyquilting #cigarettesilkcoat #costumemuseumcanada

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These little silk pieces with lovely images came in cigarette or tobacco packaging and were part of targeted marketing efforts to promote smoking. The premiums were collected and used to embellish items, lots of household linens are usually seen,

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The Costume Museum of Canada is holding a pop up exhibit @dalnavertmuseum https://t.co/Q8lyEhnkBJ

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We are co-presenting the exhibit Furs the Fabric of our Nation at the Borealis Gallery at the Albert Legislative Assembly in Edmonton, which opened on April 25 - July 3. Visit @legassemblyofab for details.

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Our AGM is on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 301-250 McDermot Avenue, Doors Open at 6:30 p.m., meeting starts at 7:00. All are welcome. Refreshments are served immediately after the meeting.

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Volunteer opportunities available for our Doors Open Exhibit, Eaton's...Mail to Mall. Help needed in Exhibit Preparation, Set-up, Presentation and Take down. If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please let us know by email to [email protected]

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New exhibit examines the intersection of fashion and fur trade. Historical + contemporary fur costume and artifacts explore various times and aspects of western Canada’s fur trade and expansion across the prairies. Curated with @costumemuseumca https://t.co/g0440vtg9R #ableg

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A planning meeting for the upcoming May 2018 Eaton's exhibit will be held on April 24, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at 301-250 McDermot Avenue. If interested in volunteering for this exhibit, please let us know by email at [email protected] #eatons #doorsopenwinnipeg

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See our next pop-up exhibit will be at Doors Open Winnipeg where we will be featuring Eaton’s department store. The exhibit will be on from May 24 to June 3. @HeritageWPG

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See details of our March Volunteer sessions. https://t.co/CUrNxL088J

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Coming soon...our next pop-up exhibit will be about #Eaton's. Opens @DalnavertMuseum May 24, 2018. More details coming soon.

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Season's Greetings and Best Wishes In The New Year! #HappyHolidays

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View formal outfits typically worn from the Victorian era until today. 6pm - 2am @DalnavertMuseum #fashion #Winnipeg #nbwpg #MBCultureDays

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@costumemuseumca is popping up at Dalnavert, check out their elegant evening wear (incl metal dresses!)_#costumes #newyearsfashion #glamour

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Great night to honour and thank all the museum members, volunteers and supporters that make each… https://t.co/I36a8ZA7rU

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Visit our latest exhibit, The Eve of Elegance, which starts on Sept. 20! #winnipeg #vintage #fashion #nbwpg2017

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Visit our latest exhibit, The Eve of Elegance, starts Sept.20. https://t.co/afTWNQRYly #winnipeg #nuitblanche2017 #vintagefashion

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Fall volunteer opportunities available! See more info here. https://t.co/dCk3Htw4vc