EXHIBITION INCLUDES
Approximately 35 costumes on mannequins from the stage, film and television career of Katharine Hepburn; fashions from her personal collection, including her favorite trousers; film stills, posters, photographs, lobby cards, playbills, stage make-up and other memorabilia
VENUE LENGTH
12 to 24 weeks
TOUR AVAILABILITY
October 2014 and beyond
EXHIBITION SIZE
3,500 - 4,000 Square Feet
325 to 370 square meters
FOR EXHIBITION BOOKINGS
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TOP IMAGE:
Publicity photo of Katharine Hepburn as “Tracy Lord” in The Philadelphia Story (stage production), Shubert Theatre (3/28/1939 – 3/30/1940), Miss Hepburn’s costumes by Valentina
CENTER IMAGE:
Publicity Photo of Katharine Hepburn as “Terry Randall” and Constance Collier as “Miss Luther” in Stage Door, RKO. RKO Radio Pictures/PhotoFest
BOTTOM IMAGE:
This publicity shot is from the 1967 film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?. Katharine Hepburn won a Oscar for her role. Shirt, Vest and pants designed by Joe King
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From Katharine Hepburn’s New York City home comes a collection of costumes worn by Hepburn on stage and screen and donated by her estate to the Kent State University Museum in Ohio, where this unique exhibition was created. Through more than 35 costumes selected from the actress’s personal collection, together with photos and memorabilia, the exhibition introduces the world to this renowned actress, role model and fashion icon, who was one of Hollywood’s greatest screen legends. Worn for the stage, for film and television, as well as for publicity shots and in private life, the costumes reflect not only the style of a fashion icon, but also an outspoken, independent and feisty woman. Hepburn fought for her beliefs and broke down fashion barriers in a career that spanned six decades, and her sense of style influenced countless women, fashion designers, and the
informal, elegant approach to American style seen on today's runways.
Hepburn's performance clothes include stage costumes from The Philadelphia Story, Without Love and Coco; screen costumes from such classic films as Stage Door, Adam's Rib and Long Day's Journey Into Night; and her television movies, such as Love Among the Ruins. In addition, the Exhibition includes Hepburn's "signature look," an ensemble of tailored beige trousers and linen jackets, as well as vintage posters, playbills, photos and other Hepburn-related artifacts.
Organized by Kent State University Museum
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