The Association of Dress Historians supports and promotes the study and professional practice of the history of dress, textiles, and accessories of all cultures and regions of the world, from before classical antiquity to the present day.
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The Association of Dress Historians (ADH) supports and promotes the study and professional practice of the history of dress, textiles, and accessories of all cultures and regions of the world, from before classical antiquity to the present day.
We are proud to support scholarship through two annual conferences, publication of The Journal of Dress History, prizes and awards, and ADH members’ events. We are here to share knowledge, create connections, facilitate research, and platform new and exciting scholarship to all who connect with us and dress history.
We welcome you to explore our website, meet our teams and join us in supporting opportunities in and for dress history.
ADH Mission
The Association of Dress Historians fosters the study of human clothing, materials and adornment across a range of practices, disciplines, knowledge systems and worldviews. Our goal is to support scholars and professionals to share knowledge and experiences and to provide opportunities for new research through academic investigation and professional practice.
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The Association of Dress Historians (ADH)
Registered Charity #1014876 of The Charity Commission for England and Wales
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