Lucky Dress

By Shelly Goldsmith 2015

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Lucky Dress in installation view of 'Drawn to Ohio' exhibition.

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Shelly Goldsmith

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Shirt detail. Installation at 'Four Threads' at the Haberdashers Company

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Bedroom

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Shelly goldsmith no escape reclaimed 136689

No Escape: Reclaimed dresses from the Children's Home of Cincinnati

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