Victory Park
1201 N. Pershing Ave.
Stockton, CA  95203
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Select pieces of the museum’s costume collection were put on display in 2008 after Delta College Fashion Program Director Leslie Asfour and Instructor Jonathan Singer first saw what was in the museum’s collection, leading to 2009’s special exhibition. Photo by Laureen Huey.

The Fashion Program at Delta College is partnering with the museum to curate its historic costume collection and produce this exhibition of some of the key pieces. The bulk of the collection is comprised of the Victorian period in fashion, but the early 20th century is represented by a few select fashion pieces and accessories.

Leslie Asfour, Delta’s Fashion Program Director and Jonathan Singer, an instructor in the Fashion Design Program, have been working on the collection, sorting through hundreds of garments and accessories, to determine their ages and the settings in which they were worn. They have selected 50 representative outfits, along with a bevy of opulent accessories to exhibit which provide a comprehensive capsule of the extensive collection.

Special pieces from notable and famous designers, such as Paul Poiret and Charles Frederick Worth will be spotlighted in the exhibition, alongside custom designs created for the most fashionable women of their time. Rich textiles, embellishments and finery showcase the evocative and decadent life and style of the women who wore them, giving an insight to the importance of fashion and its role in the lives of socialites.

Starting with late Victorian pieces, the exhibition will include fashion from 1910-1920, and provide a window into the ever-changing trends of the 1920s, the very fashionable 1930s and into the stylish 1940s.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

OPENING RECEPTION: Haggin à la Carte
Saturday, May 2, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
The Haggin Social Club will hold an opening reception for the Fashion Excavated and Art of Africa exhibitions on Saturday evening, May 2, at the museum’s 21st annual wine, beer and food tasting event -- Haggin à la Carte.

This year’s event will again feature food and drink from some of the area’s best restaurants and wineries. Museum members will receive an invitation in the mail, but everyone is encouraged to attend this festive event.

Tickets can be purchased at the museum's front desk for $35 in advance or $45 on the night of the event. Download and mail the ticket order form (PDF). For more information, call (209) 940-6316 or e-mail kanema@hagginmuseum.org.

3RD THURSDAY GALLERY TALK: Jonathan Singer
Thursday, May 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Join Exhibition Co-Curator Jonathan Singer, from the San Joaquin Delta College Fashion Program, as he shares their discoveries of the garments in The Haggin Museum’s permanent collection.

Drinks and light refreshments will be served. This special event is included with regular museum admission and no reservations are required. For more information, contact Curator of Education Lisa Cooperman at (209) 940-6315 or education@hagginmuseum.org.

MUSEUM INFORMATION
The Haggin Museum is located in Stockton's Victory Park, 1201 N. Pershing Ave., and is open Wednesday-Sunday, 1:30-5:00 p.m. and 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 1:30-9:00 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults 18 and up; $2.50 for youth ages 10-17, students with a valid I.D., and seniors 65 and over; and free for museum members and children under 10 accompanied by an adult. Free Admission Saturdays will be May 2 and June 6.

Free docent-led tours may be booked in advance by contacting Curator of Educator Lisa Cooperman at (209) 940-6332 or education@hagginmuseum.org. For disabled access, call ahead at (209) 940-6311 or 940-6317.

The Museum Store is open Wednesday-Sunday, 1:30-4:30 p.m.