The Western Reserve Historical Society is delighted to present Short & Sweet: Two Centuries of American Childhood! This exhibition is on display in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing at the Society's University Circle location.

Short & Sweet features a variety of costumes, toys, fine art, furniture, and photographs from the Society's collections, which address America's evolving attitude toward children from 1740-1960. The influence of literary depictions of children on clothing and artistic portrayals of them will be shown alongside the clothing influenced by art. The exhibit focuses on a variety of activities, including: 

• children's dress
• playtime
• organized recreation
• education
• and spiritual upbringing

The Western Reserve Historical Society is located at 10825 East Blvd. in University Circle, and features the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing, the History Museum, Archives/Library & Genealogy Center and Crawford Auto Aviation Museum.

Admission for all exhibits at WRHS is $8.50 for adults, $7.50 for seniors, and $5 for students/children. For more information, call 216-721-5722.