Welcome to the Costumes of the Americas
Museum website.
The Cultural Education Center officially opened its doors
on May 6, 2005. The Pan American Round Table’s “Costumes of
the Americas Museum” is featured on one side. The Table’s
outstanding collection provides its visitors a unique
opportunity of visiting the countries represented by way of
descriptions and portrayal of the culture and the viewing of
authentic clothing and exhibits.
The Pan American Round Table I of Brownsville, Texas is proud
to announce the opening of The Costumes of
the Americas Museum on May 6, 2005.
The Table was organized in 1932 to aid in the understanding
of the cultures and peoples of the Western Hemisphere.
Through the years, the Table has acquired an extensive and
important collection of textiles and garments of the native
peoples of all the Americas. The museum will provide the opportunity
to view this beautiful and unique collection to the general
public.
The focus of the exhibits will be on textiles and garments
woven in richly colored images and intricate patterns representing
traditional designs that symbolize social and religious beliefs,
concept of time, and cosmology.
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P.A.R.T.I Costume Corporation was established in July 1998
as a recognized tax exempt 501(c) 3 corporation and P.A.R.T.I
of Brownsville transferred ownership of its large collection
(over 180 complete costumes plus jewelry and many accessories
and artifacts) of Costumes of the Americas (Canada, U.S.A.,
Mexico, Central America and South America) to the corporation
in July, 1998. The collection, because of acquisitions and
gifts, has increased its size to over 400 complete costumes.
The Table has retained a traveling collection in order to
stage costume reviews for local academic functions at no cost, as
well as for private viewings to groups such as clubs and civic
associations or other interested parties for a fee. For
further information regarding our costume reviews please write
to: P.A.R.T.I P. O. Box 6311/ Brownsville, Texas.
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