Wedding gown of Caroline Chipman Dwinelle, c. 1877

Name/Title

Wedding gown of Caroline Chipman Dwinelle, c. 1877

Entry/Object ID

1986.51.15

Description

Acc. No. 86.51.15 a & b Subject Category: Clothing Date or Period: 1877 Object: Gown (2 piece) Description: Two-piece wedding dress of ivory colored watered sateen. Bodice has buttons down the front; sateen inset; 3/4 sleeves and is accented by ivory satin bows. Skirt has bustle and long train. History of Object: Wedding gown of Caroline Chipman to Senator John Dwinelle. Acquired from: Roscoe & D'Arcy Hamilton Date: 8-28-86