Name/Title
Women's White Cotton Lawn Wedding DressDescription
A: Bodice is white lawn material, front insertion of embroidery and lace, deep tucks at the side, stand-up collar of lace with ruffle at top, bottons down the back with small pearl buttons, tucks at the shoulders both front and back, gathered sleeves with deep cuff with same lace as yoke.
B: Skirt front panel had embroidery similar to bodice, side panel starting at knee has deep ruffle topped with two deep tucks with lace insertions, bottom edge tucked and has insertion, 1.5" hem, top waistband pleated down about 6".Use
by Alta Leah Harris, at her June 14, 1906 wedding to August John Hierschauer.Collection
Opal H. KelleyAcquisition
Accession
1980.031Source or Donor
Opal H. KelleyAcquisition Method
DonationClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DressClothing Sex
FemaleMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Alta Harris HierschauerRole
SeamstressDate made
1906Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
County
Shelby CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Alta Harris HierschauerCreate Date
April 19, 2000Update Date
May 31, 2024
