Potencialidades para a pesquisa em moda e indumentária: um panorama a partir dos acervos digitais do Instituto Brasileiro de Museus (Ibram)

Abstract

Brazilian museums safeguard a large number of fashion and clothing objects and collections in their holdings, many of which are still unknown to the public. In this context, this article focuses on the fashion and clothing collections of the Brazilian Institute of Museums (Ibram), constituting a case study. The objective was to identify, through a qualitative and quantitative survey, the objects and collections present in Ibram museums and their potential for research. The methodology encompassed bibliographic research and documentary research in institutional digital databases. A total of 6,764 items were identified in the 18 museums analyzed, with 3,417 items classified as Clothing Pieces, 1,329 items classified as Clothing Accessories, 964 items classified as Personal Aid/Comfort Objects, 820 items classified as Adornment Objects, and 234 items classified as Spinning/Weaving Equipment. The data obtained also corroborate the problem of the invisibility of these collections pointed out by experts, especially in relation to cataloging. The results highlight the diversity of collections related to Fashion and Clothing in Ibram museums and, consequently, demonstrate the range of themes that can be explored through research.