Wedding Gowns of a Golden Age at the Columbus Museum

Saturday, 02 September 2006 11:36

COLUMBUS, GA - This exhibition, Wedding Gowns of a Golden Age, 1885-1930 features a selection of wedding gowns and related accessories—slippers, wedding announcements, wedding gifts, jewelry, portraits, etc.—from the late 19^th and early 20^th century.  Most items are linked to families from the Columbus area and have never been on public view.  Together, the objects offer a unique look at 19th and early 20th century wedding etiquette and the influence of tradition.  On View October 22, 2006 – May 13, 2007.

The Columbus Museum is the second-largest art museum in Georgia and one of the largest in the Southeast, the Museum welcomes visitors from all over the world.

The Museum is particularly known for its concentration on American art and the history of the region.  Visitors can trace the development of the Chattahoochee Valley area in Chattahoochee Legacy, a regional history gallery with its own award-winning film.

In addition to the 15 permanent collection and traveling exhibition galleries of fine and decorative art, the Museum offers many educational opportunities, such as classes, free programs and a space for student art in the Pound Gallery.  Visitors can also investigate a kaleidoscope of color and texture in transformations, a hands-on discovery gallery for children.

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