Princess for a Day

Please join us for the formal opening of

PRINCESS FOR A DAY: WEDDING GOWNS FROM 1860- 1960

June 27, 2013 from 4 -6 pm in the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center.

The gowns are on display in the John McDonald Reading Room

from May 5th through August 31st, 2013.

Queen Victoria married Prince Albert in 1840 and was photographed in her white wedding gown of heavy silk satin woven at Spitalfields in East London.  Her portrait was spread around the world and this exhibition shows the results of those wedding fashions traveling to America.  Wedding gowns from UCONN’s Historical Costume and Textile Collection give a look at a time in American history when the concept of weddings changed, following in the steps of the European Royals, hoping to live happily ever after.

RSVP for opening reception to: princessforadayuconn@gmail.com