CF Appleton Museum to present new art deco collection for display

[Courtesy of the College of Central Florida Appleton Museum of Art]

The College of Central Florida’s Appleton Museum of Art will show the “Skylines to Hemlines: Art Deco Design from the Permanent Collection” for display from Oct. 14 until Jan. 14.

The display is curated from the museum’s permanent collection and will feature items from “high fashion to everyday objects” influenced by the Art Deco movement of the early 20^th century, according to the college.

“On view will be vintage garments and accessories, including those from designers Cartier and Schiaparelli, and Art Deco textiles from Japan; a large variety of objects made by Chase, one of the preeminent producers of American Art Deco metal objects, such as clocks, radios and doorstops; and vintage posters, photographs and other ephemera,” according to the college.

Admission rates will remain the same, at $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 17 and free for ages 5 and under.

Admission to the CF Appleton Museum of Art is free on the first Saturday of every month, through the Free First Saturday Program.