Abstracts

From CSA Annual Meetings & Symposia

The peer-reviewed abstracts of research and design presentations summarize the broad extent of costume research, from historical and cultural analyses to educational, curatorial, and conservation practices. Each edition also highlights special sessions in which scholars discuss diverse issues facing the profession.


This annual, paperbound edition of abstracts is distributed to each member attending the national symposium and is available for purchase in our bookstore.

Electronic Copies

As a benefit of membership, Costume Society of America members may access, for free, electronic copies of CSA Abstracts and the 2020 Symposium Presentations Webpage.

Take a Look

Unlocking the Trunk: Collections, Collectors and Collecting Contents

Dress Scholarship Unlimited: From Fig Leaves to Bling-Bling, Let Research Ring Contents

Fashion, Interiors, Architecture and the Performing Arts Contents

The Silver Symposium in the Golden State Metals in Dress and Adornment Contents

Preserving Our Costume Heritage: Documentation, Interpretation and Conservation Contents

Celebrating the Seasons: Dressing for Life’s Rites of Passage Contents

Dressing for an Audience Creating an Image through Costume Contents

Dress Addressed: Costume Across the Disciplines Contents

Costumes and Cultures of the Pacific Rim Contents

Exploring Our Culture Diversity Contents