Lawn Wedding Dress with High Neck, Vertical Lace and Tucks
Name/Title
Lawn Wedding Dress with High Neck, Vertical Lace and Tucks
Entry/Object ID
2010.C.01
Description
Lawn wedding dress with a 2 1/2" double row of lace stand up collar with an additional lace edging. The collar has four stays and three zig-zag wires. The front has alternating panels of 1 1/2" fabric with five tucks and 1" of lace between. The center of the front is gathered at the waistband. The shoulder area has three sets of 7-8" tucks. The skirt has three to four tucks in each of the panels. There is a lace ruffle near the bottom that is 2 1/2" gathered at the top with two rows of tucks and lace near the bottom. This is repeated with the same design and lace with a 3 1/2" ruffle that has three rows of tucks. The sleeves are slightly gathered at the top and have three sets of three vertical tucks that extend to the cuff. The front side of the sleeve, starting at the elbow, has eight horizontal tucks. The cuff is a repeat of the collar.
Back: Same lace and tucks are on the back with 9 buttons covered by a panel of fabric which at the waist convert to 8 hook and eyes. There is a small train as the hem extends longer in the back.
