The Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection

The Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection “Fashion is change, and it is progress. It is the history of mankind, for history itself is its const

Heralded as a “world-class collection of fashion and textiles” by the Wall Street Journal, the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection (FHCC) at Drexel University contains more than 14,000 garments, textiles, and accessories. The FHCC has strong holdings of Parisian haute couture and international high-style garments from the late 19th and 20th centuries. Recent acquisitions have included

Alexander Wang, Prada, and Chado Ralph Rucci. The FHCC was formed to serve as an educational resource for the students of Drexel University and remains a vital part of the design curriculum at The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design where it is visited by hundreds of students, faculty, and visitors annually.

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3501 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
19104

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Monday 9am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9am - 3:30pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm

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+12155713504

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