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America’s Love Affair with the White Wedding 1945-2005

February 18, 2015 by Gayle Strege

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 Katherine Jellison, PhD

Author of

It’s Our Day: America’s Love Affair with the White Wedding 1945–2005

Please join us for an informative evening with Dr. Katherine Jellison, professor of history at Ohio University, who will share her research into the development of wedding culture in post-war America. Dr. Jellison examines key influences that have sustained this culture for over 60 years; including the bridal wear industry, celebrity weddings, movie wed- dings and more.

This lecture is given in conjunction with our current exhibition, “And the Bride Wore…Part II.” Light refreshments will be provided as well as the opportunity to tour the exhibition with Gayle Strege, curator.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 6-8:30pm

Reception 6-8:00pm Columbia Gas Student and Alumni Center Lecture at 7:00pm Room 252

Campbell Hall (2nd Floor) 1787 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH

FREE and open to the public

Please RSVP to 292-3090 or osuhctc@osu.edu

Sponsored by the Friends of the Historic Costume & Textiles Collection

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The Historic Costume & Textiles Collection is a scholarly and artistic resource of apparel and textile material culture. The 11,500+ holdings encompass a range of three dimensional objects such as textiles and articles of clothing and accessories for men, women, and children, including national dress costume, from the mid-18th century to contemporary 21st century designers.

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