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Programs Include
Programs Include
A Century of Evening Bags
A Century of Evening Bags
Full collection exhibit, with music and engaging interaction. Attendees are able to touch and feel items on display, share stories and even bring a favorite bag of their own to show and tell.
Set Up: Typically 2-3 hours program with 4 hours set-up and 2 hours de-installation and removal. Room requirements apply.
Full collection exhibit, with music and engaging interaction. Attendees are able to touch and feel items on display, share stories and even bring a favorite bag of their own to show and tell.
Set Up: Typically 2-3 hours program with 4 hours set-up and 2 hours de-installation and removal. Room requirements apply.
History is in the Bag
History is in the Bag
Designed with appeal for men and women alike, this speaker program explores the long and fascinating history of bags.
Designed with appeal for men and women alike, this speaker program explores the long and fascinating history of bags.
Set Up: Typically one hour program with one hour set-up.
Set Up: Typically one hour program with one hour set-up.
Memories are In the Bag
Memories are In the Bag
Tailored for Memory Care residents, this reminiscing and enrichment activity includes a small exhibit of collection items that residents can touch, feel and hold ruing the program.
Set Up: Typically 45-60 minute program with one hour set-up.
Tailored for Memory Care residents, this reminiscing and enrichment activity includes a small exhibit of collection items that residents can touch, feel and hold ruing the program.
Set Up: Typically 45-60 minute program with one hour set-up.
"It's like stepping back in time!"
"It's like stepping back in time!"
Take8.mp4A showing of the Abbie White Collection is a unique experience, that begins with a museum-quality exhibition of over 200 vintage evening bags spanning a century of fashion, form and style. The experience is elevated through music, lighting, carefully curated décor and engaged interaction. As you peruse the collection, touching and feeling the materials and craftsmanship of the bags, you find yourself stopping to look and feel more closely the ones like those you once held dear. It's then that you realize, purses carry more than our everyday essentials. They carry our memories. They carry a reminder of our unique and evolving sense of style. They carry moments that sparkle as brightly as the bags. As memories come rushing in, stories begin flowing out. The room fills with laughter, joy, happy tears... sharing, remembering, connecting and celebrating moments marking a lifetime. As you stroll through the room, you're stepping back in time, through tiny time capsules, in the form of purses.
A showing of the Abbie White Collection is a unique experience, that begins with a museum-quality exhibition of over 200 vintage evening bags spanning a century of fashion, form and style. The experience is elevated through music, lighting, carefully curated décor and engaged interaction. As you peruse the collection, touching and feeling the materials and craftsmanship of the bags, you find yourself stopping to look and feel more closely the ones like those you once held dear. It's then that you realize, purses carry more than our everyday essentials. They carry our memories. They carry a reminder of our unique and evolving sense of style. They carry moments that sparkle as brightly as the bags. As memories come rushing in, stories begin flowing out. The room fills with laughter, joy, happy tears... sharing, remembering, connecting and celebrating moments marking a lifetime. As you stroll through the room, you're stepping back in time, through tiny time capsules, in the form of purses.
The first showing of The Collection took place at the Covenant Place, a thriving community for active seniors and where Abbie White called home. Hosted by Abbie and daughter Anna, the showing was such a success, a promise was made to host a additional showings in the future.
The first showing of The Collection took place at the Covenant Place, a thriving community for active seniors and where Abbie White called home. Hosted by Abbie and daughter Anna, the showing was such a success, a promise was made to host a additional showings in the future.
Today, in Abbie's memory, that promise is fulfilled with events across the St. Louis area. Locations and venues vary - from active senior living communities, to themed events and special occasions. Support resources and room requirements must be confirmed in advance, in order to ensure a wonderful experience is enjoyed by all. Showings of the Abbie White Collection have received rave reviews for their uniqueness and “Wow!” factor, along with the love and care evident in the presentation and overall experience.
Today, in Abbie's memory, that promise is fulfilled with events across the St. Louis area. Locations and venues vary - from active senior living communities, to themed events and special occasions. Support resources and room requirements must be confirmed in advance, in order to ensure a wonderful experience is enjoyed by all. Showings of the Abbie White Collection have received rave reviews for their uniqueness and “Wow!” factor, along with the love and care evident in the presentation and overall experience.
Venues & Planning
Venues & Planning
Programs and community showings of The Abbie White Collection are designed with the specific audience, space and goals of the hosting site/community in mind.
Programs and community showings of The Abbie White Collection are designed with the specific audience, space and goals of the hosting site/community in mind.
Venues include:
Venues include:
Senior Living Communities, to include Independent, Assisted, Skilled and Memory Care
Professional Conferences, Clubs, Special Events, Gatherings and Celebrations
Senior Living Communities, to include Independent, Assisted, Skilled and Memory Care
Professional Conferences, Clubs, Special Events, Gatherings and Celebrations
The success of each program relies on a strong partnership with the host and dedicated event organizer. Full collection showings require meeting in person to discuss program goals, conduct a room walk through and tailor the event to your audience. This meeting is typically thirty minutes to an hour in length, ideally no less than sixty days prior to the event.
The success of each program relies on a strong partnership with the host and dedicated event organizer. Full collection showings require meeting in person to discuss program goals, conduct a room walk through and tailor the event to your audience. This meeting is typically thirty minutes to an hour in length, ideally no less than sixty days prior to the event.
Testimonials
Testimonials
"The moment I entered the room I was amazed. A truly unforgettable experience that brought back so many wonderful memories... living in New York City, going to the opera, back in the day when we dressed up and went out in style."
"The moment I entered the room I was amazed. A truly unforgettable experience that brought back so many wonderful memories... living in New York City, going to the opera, back in the day when we dressed up and went out in style."
"The history presentation was fun and included lots of fascinating things I never knew. Thank you Anna, for bringing this special program to us, and sharing about your wonderful mother's love of handbags."
"The history presentation was fun and included lots of fascinating things I never knew. Thank you Anna, for bringing this special program to us, and sharing about your wonderful mother's love of handbags."
"The collection is quite remarkable, so many exquisite purses. Many reminded me of ones I used to have and enjoy. I was so moved by it all, I found myself crying happy tears. The love put into the program was evident, and the room sparkled with magic."
"The collection is quite remarkable, so many exquisite purses. Many reminded me of ones I used to have and enjoy. I was so moved by it all, I found myself crying happy tears. The love put into the program was evident, and the room sparkled with magic."
Media Coverage
Media Coverage
Click on the image to view coverage of the November 30, 2022 Community Showing of the Abbie White Collection at the Mirowitz Center, published in the Jewish Light.
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