Opening May 10 at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, is Western Costumes from the Silver Screen: The Davey Collection, an exhibition devoted to the costumes that helped define the West within the larger American culture.
Jake Gyllenhaal’s leather coat with fur collar from Brokeback Mountain, 2006, River Road Entertainment. Costume Designer Marit Allen. All costumes in the Collection of John H. Davey.
A carefully curated selection of 24 items, including clothing and accessories, from some of the biggest names in entertainment will be on view. The items will be paired with complementary material, including movie posters, lobby cards and historic photography.
“John H. Davey, a passionate collector of Hollywood memorabilia, has amassed an extraordinary collection of over 3,300 Hollywood-related items, including Western costumes, personal items from legendary movie stars and vintage fashion,” the museum notes about the exhibition. “His commitment to preserving the legacy of classic cinema began in 1998, and over the years, he has acquired a range of movie costumes from different genres. This exhibition focuses on the Westerns portion of his collection that helped shape Hollywood’s history.”
John Wayne’s black striped jacket from Dakota, 1945, Republic Pictures. Costume Designer Adele Palmer.
Items in the exhibition include costumes worn by Elizabeth Taylor in Giant, Dustin Hoffman in Little Big Man, Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain, John Wayne in Dakota and others.
The exhibition will be on view though September 21. —
John Wayne in the film Dakota.
Western Costumes from the Silver Screen: The Davey Collection
May 10-September 21, 2025
501 Museum Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 387-1300 www.boothmuseum.org
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