Project

The Fashion and Textile collection at the Royal Museum of Art and History, Brussels - Scientific discipline 1 : Heritage science and Art theory

Acronym
FATEX
Code
12W5624
Duration
01 March 2024 → 28 February 2029
Funding
Federal funding: various
Research disciplines
  • Humanities and the arts
    • History of art
    • Art studies and sciences not elsewhere classified
    • Exhibition design
    • Textile design
    • Collections heritage
    • Heritage conservation management
Keywords
Fashion collection textile collection Royal Museum of Art and History
 
Project description

This project aims to shine a light on the understudied collection of garments and textiles housed in the Royal Museum of Art and History in Brussels. With over 15,000 objects, including flat textiles, fashion, lace, and tapestries, our goal is to assess, study, and disseminate two key archives of this collection: the flat textile collection at the RMAH, which comprises 3495 pieces, and the RMAH's fashion collection, consisting of 3500 pieces. Additionally, we will conduct a concentrated study of Belgian fashion from 1830-1980. Through this project, we aim to provide a deeper understanding of the collections and their cultural significance, while showcasing the unique contributions of Belgian textiles and fashion. Our focus on the flat textile collection will allow for a global perspective on the objects, while our study of the fashion collection delves into the history of Belgian fashion.