The rich variety of items can be broadly defined to include clothing - men's, women's, children's, military and nursing, ritual, cowboy clothing, accessories, household linens, rugs, quilts and bedspreads, and contains examples of tailored, ready-to-wear and handmade textiles. The collection documents the stratification of society with objects from both affluent and less affluent households, objects worn and used for special occasions, as well as everyday items.

The Textile Collection is used extensively for in-house changing exhibits and made available to Montana State University-Bozeman students and interns for research projects. It is accessible to other researchers by prior appointment. For more information call Jodi Rasker at 406.994.6622 or e-mail jrasker@montana.edu.