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Opening of new War Brides exhibit a hit with audience |
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Eileen and Al Cruickshank on their wedding day in December 1945 and today, November 16, 2010 at the opening of War Brides at the Bruce County Museum |
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The War Brides exhibit that opened today (Nov. 16) at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is very obviously a passion of its creator, Bev Tosh.
Paintings on wood and hundreds of photos The many images are painted on raw plywood, each piece handpicked by Tosh so that the grains of the wood complement each image. The opening featured a slide presentation of her work by Tosh who explained in detail the intricate work involved in completing each full-life image. Music of war-time favourites of Vera Lynn and others of the era by vocalist Sandy Lee Lindsay and pianist, Liz Dadson, had the near capacity audience singing along to the songs that they remembered from their youth.
A giant silk parachute found in Tarawa, South Pacific The exhibit also features many items donated by several of the War Brides and also features a silk parachute arranged to resemble a bridal gown. The War Brides: A One Way Passage remains until January 8th at the Museum in Southampton, Bruce County
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 The many bridal fashions of the era
Artist, Bev Tosh, with June Lee of Port Elgin Ron Oswald, Mayor of Arran-Elderslie, was in the audience and praised the Museum's new exhibit. "We really do have gem in Bruce County in the way of this Museum. This is one of those exhibits that will touch the hearts and memories of many who live in the County." Scrolling stops when you move your mouse inside the scroll area. You can click on the ads for more
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