Hearts Desire at Elmhurst History Museum

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Volunteer Jeff Grant places a headpiece onto a mannequin as Nancy Himmes looks on during the installation of the Heart's Desire: Reflections on Love and Marriage exhibit at the Elmhurst History Museum. The exhibit runs Jan. 18-March 17.

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Wedding dresses on display for the Heart's Desire: Reflections on Love and Marriage exhibit at the Elmhurst History Museum. The exhibit runs Jan. 18-March 17.

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Dan Lund, curator of collections, assembles a faux wedding cake made by his wife, Elizabeth Balge, for the Heart's Desire: Reflections on Love and Marriage exhibit at the Elmhurst History Museum. The exhibit runs Jan. 18-March 17.

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Dan Bartlett, curator of exhibits, and Nancy Himmes, administrative assistant, install antique wedding gowns on display for the Heart's Desire: Reflections on Love and Marriage exhibit at the Elmhurst History Museum. The exhibit runs Jan. 18-March 17.

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Wedding accessories on display for the Heart's Desire: Reflections on Love and Marriage exhibit at the Elmhurst History Museum. The exhibit runs Jan. 18-March 17.

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A wedding dress circa 1950 on display for the Heart's Desire: Reflections on Love and Marriage exhibit at the Elmhurst History Museum. The exhibit runs Jan. 18-March 17.

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Nancy Himmes, administrative assistant, steams antique wedding gowns on display for the Heart's Desire: Reflections on Love and Marriage exhibit at the Elmhurst History Museum. The exhibit runs Jan. 18-March 17.