Name/Title
Wedding DressDescription
A. Wedding dress worn by Karen's mother, Clara J. Seitz who married Gerald Joseph Gilles. They were married at St. Joe on July 11, 1942 at 9 am by Father Zeph. This gown was on loan (L2017.002) and is now accessioned. See General notes. The bodice has intricate lace work in a beige on net backing. There are is a place near the neckline where the lace and netting have separated. The gown is made of ivory satin, with long sleeves, gathering at the waistline, going up the middle to a “V”. The dress then goes to the ground and fashioned into a long train which is made with triangles of the same lace on the bodice. There are 35 fabric covered buttons down the back on right side and loops on left side.
B. Photograph of Gerald and Clara on their wedding day
C. The Bride’s Book of Plans with only a few pages with writing. Original box holds this book and under the book are pieces of letterhead stationery from Yeary’s Tourist Court, Corbin, Kentucky and Hillside Hotel in Madison, Indiana, envelopes and a small bar of soap “United Motor Courts”.Collection
Karen BowmanCreate Date
January 25, 2018Update Date
October 3, 2026
