The Kalona Quilt and Textile Museum in Kalona, Iowa is presenting an
exhibit of wedding quilts and wedding gowns dating from 1880-2002.
This exhibit is entitled “Remember the Brides” and it was formally
opened on June 5th with a tea in the museum’s rose garden for about
sixty women. It was combined with a superb flower show in the main
museum and background music which was provided by a local cellist. The
ladies were then introduced to the wedding show. On display are 17
quilts and 20 gowns.
If you are traveling in Iowa- Kalona is 20 miles southeast of Iowa
City, Iowa and the Quilt and Textile Museum is in the Kalona Historical
Village. Admission is $3.00. For more information call the village at
319.656.3232 or Marilyn Woodin at 319.656.2555.
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