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Teenagers Create Museum Exhibit of 19th Century Clothing

Exhibit will be open at the Van Riper-Hopper House Museum until May 30.

The Wayne Teen Historic Preservation Club has set up an exhibit of clothing from the 1800s and early 1900s at the Van Riper-Hopper House Museum.

The exhibit runs until May 30. It is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays and on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; admission is free but donations are accepted.

The clothing collections are owned by the Wayne’s Township’s museum, and come from several sources, including the Colfax family.

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“The members of the Wayne Teen Historic Preservation Clubhad fun setting up this exhibit and learned something fashion of the past," said Carol D’Alessandro, coordinator the museum.

Teens from Wayne and other towns can join the club by contacting 973-694-7192. Click here for more information.

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