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Exhibition Available 2010 - 2011
Something Borrowed, Something New
A World of Bridal Attire
An exhibition designed to please the young and old alike, the romantic, the adventurous, and the academic, Something Borrowed, Something New features wedding ensembles from thirty cultures on five different continents. While in America the white wedding dress has been the traditional standard, wedding attire in other cultures is characterized by rich colors, elaborate accessories and head dresses, and the application of intricate make-up.
This exhibition captures the vibrancy and diversity of wedding celebrations around the globe, representing cultures from India, Guatemala, Nigeria, Bhutan, Syria, Japan, and many more. Life-size photo-murals will provide context for the traditional garments on display.
Itinerary
Available
April 8 - June 6, 2010
Venue 1
Available
June 24 - August 22, 2010
Venue 2
Reserved for Museum of Texas Tech University - Lubbock, TX
September 9 - November 7 or November 14, 2010
Venue 3
Available
December 2, 2010 - January 30, 2011
Venue 4
Available
February 17 - April 17, 2011
Venue 5
Available
May 5 - July 3, 2011
Venue 6
Wedding Ensemble
Bethlehem, Palestine
c. 1920
silk, cotton, coins
Collections of Betsy Gilon
and Elisheva Gur-Arieh