Cowboy Core Meets Hollywood Glam at Booth Western Art Museum’s Upcoming Exhibit

Some of the most amazing items from the silver screen are coming to Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville this month.

Booth Western Art Museum, the world’s largest permanent exhibition space dedicated to Western art, will unveil a new exhibit, Western Costumes from the Silver Screen: The Davey Collection, opening on May 10, 2025, in Cartersville.

This captivating exhibition, curated by Hollywood memorabilia collector John H. Davey, will showcase 24 iconic costumes and accessories worn by legendary actors and actresses in classic Western films. Alongside these rare costumes, visitors will enjoy Western movie posters, lobby cards, and historical photographs, providing a fascinating glimpse into the golden age of Western cinema.

John H. Davey’s impressive collection of over 3,300 Hollywood items spans across several genres, with a special focus on Western costumes and vintage fashion. His dedication to preserving the legacy of classic cinema began in 1998, and this exhibit highlights key pieces that helped shape Hollywood’s storied history in the Western genre. The impressive range of Western costumes worn by film icons includes the striped coat worn by John Wayne in Dakota, the green dress worn by Elizabeth Taylor in Giant, and the leather jacket with fur collar worn by Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain.

This exhibit will be available through September 21, 2025.

Want to learn more about the Museum? Check out our article, Booth Museum: A Legendary Western Art Museum in the South.