Esther Williams: The Swimming Queen of the Silver Screen

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The Ada Blanche Wrigley Schreiner Building / Artists' Plaza Gallery

September 6, 2019 - March 8, 2020

 

This exhibition on American icon Esther Williams chronicles her life from humble beginnings to her success as a champion athlete, major Hollywood celebrity and entrepreneur. Her costumes are front and center, displayed on "bubbles" beneath the central oculus. In addition, movie memorabilia, vintage photographs and never-before-seen personal home movies are displayed in this small, intimate gallery.

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All images are © Catalina Island Museum, 2019