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Historic Black Wedding Dress Unveiled in Afton
13 Jun
Summary
- A black wedding dress from 1850-1880 is a highlight.
- Exhibit features local bridal gowns dating to the 1800s.
- Open house on Thursday offers Fourth of July parade raffle.
The Afton Historical Museum is set to unveil its "Brides Through the Ages" exhibit this Thursday. The exhibition will showcase a remarkable collection of local wedding dresses, with some dating back to the 1800s. A striking black wedding dress, estimated to have been made between 1850 and 1880, is among the featured historical garments.
This rare black dress highlights the practical and social considerations of frontier life, where a versatile black gown was a strategic choice for women building new lives. White dresses, conversely, were reserved for the elite.
Additionally, the exhibit will display the off-white, hand-sewn wedding dress worn by Selma Swanson Holberg in 1913. The exhibit's opening will be celebrated with an open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday.
Attendees at the open house will have the opportunity to enter a raffle for VIP seating and parking at the downtown Afton Fourth of July parade. The museum, located at 3165 St. Croix Trail South, operates on Sundays from 1-4 p.m. during the summer and is also available by appointment.
