June 18, 2011-January 15, 2012
Wedding Belles: Bridal Fashions from the Marjorie Merriweather Post Family, 1874-1958Exquisite gowns and other wedding apparel reveal how three generations of Post family women celebrated weddings with their legendary elegance and style. From turn-of-the-century Edwardian bride to Upper East Side doyenne, Hillwood founder Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887–1973) asserted her status, taste, and sophistication in the styles she wore down the aisle. Now, Wedding Belles brings together her four wedding gowns, along with those of her mother and daughters, and examines the evolution of early 20th century wedding style through the lens of one of America’s most notable and fashionable families. Drawn mainly from the extensive costume collection left by Post...
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