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ARTifacts: The Gowns of Miss America 1963

Rebecca Odom shares with us the 1963 Miss America gowns worn by Jackie Mayer of Sandusky

06/17/2015 | Rating NR

Broad and High

ARTifacts: The Gowns of Miss America 1963

Clip: Season 2 Episode 40 | 2m 29s

Rebecca Odom shares with us the 1963 Miss America gowns worn by Jackie Mayer of Sandusky

In 1963, Jackie Mayer of Sandusky was crowned Miss America, and she later donated the dress she wore – in addition to other items from her wardrobe – to the Ohio History Center. Curator Rebecca Odom shares with us the historical significance of these contemporary artifacts of fashion.

06/17/2015 | Rating NR

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