Fashion, Ferris Wheels, and Film: Dressing Women for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair

Program Type:

Adult

Age Group:

Adults
Registration for this event will close on March 24, 2025 @ 7:00pm.
There are 75 seats remaining.

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Event Details

Step back in time to the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, and discover how women navigated societal expectations while dressing for a day of excitement at one of America's first amusement parks. 

Through the use of original photographs, vintage newspaper articles, and a virtual reality Ferris Wheel experience, Kelli Marshall explores how women's fashion at the time had to balance both practicality and style.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with history, fashion, and amusement!

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Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.   

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