Name/Title
Women's White Lace Taffeta Wedding DressDescription
Lace and taffeta wedding gown; back of dress and sleeves has covered buttons.Use
by Delores Hewitt at her November 26, 1953 wedding to Richard "Dick" Basey in Fountaintown, IN.Context
November 26, 1953 was Thanksgiving Day. This wedding dress was likely made by Delores, as she was an accomplished seamstress.Collection
Basey, RichardAcquisition
Accession
2014.024Source or Donor
Richard "Dick" Basey, Marva Basey KutzAcquisition Method
DonationClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DressClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
Lace, TaffetaColor
WhiteMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Delores Hewitt BaseyAttribution
Attributed toRole
SeamstressDate made
1953Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
Neighborhood
FountaintownTownship
Van Buren TownshipCounty
Shelby CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Delores Hewitt BaseyPerson or Organization
Richard "Dick" BaseyCreate Date
September 27, 2014Update Date
August 3, 2024
