New Exhibition, Western Costumes from the Silver Screen: The Davey Collection

Western Costumes from the Silver Screen: The Davey Collection

Exhibition Date: May 10, 2025 – September 21, 2025 – Temporary Exhibition

Member Opening: Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM

John H. Davey, a passionate collector of Hollywood memorabilia, began collecting in 1998, and has amassed an extraordinary collection of over 3,300 Hollywood-related items, including Western costumes, personal items from legendary movie stars and vintage fashion. Western Costumes from the Silver Screen: The Davey Collection focuses on the Westerns portion of his collection that helped shape Hollywood’s history. This exciting exhibition will feature a curated selection of 24 iconic pieces of clothing and accessories worn by famous actors and actresses in Western films. These rare costumes will be paired with Western movie posters, lobby cards and historical photographs, offering a fascinating glimpse into the golden era of Western cinema. The impressive range of Western costumes worn by film icons include the striped coat worn by John Wayne in “Dakota,” the green dress worn by Elizabeth Taylor in “Giant” and the leather jacket with fur collar worn by Jake Gyllenhael in “Brokeback Mountain.”