I am curious why so much? It almost sounds like there is a scam behind it. Someone is making a lot of money and for what? A pair of slippers worn in a movie? There must be a person that does restoration and it wouldn't come close to that cost. Something is just not right here.
Couldn't resist going to the website - they want money to make the display, and do research, etc. But the real kicker is when you get to the end, this is a third party so your donation is not going straight to the Smithsonian. I am surprised the Smithsonian is part of this.
Last edited by quiltingcandy; 10-18-2016 at 03:01 PM.