Name/Title
Women's White Organdy Wedding DressDescription
A white organdy two-piece wedding costume, including undergarments.
A: The top is tucked, with long sleeves with ruffle and satin trim, a satin neckband, and 18 small buttons at the back.
B: The skirt has a flounce with tucks, lace trim, and a slight train.
C: Two satin belts, one with a decorative bow.
D: White cotton petticoat with 4 lace inserts, wide lace at the bottom, button at the waist.
E: Camisole top, 3 lace inserts, satin ribbon straps, eyelet ribbon at waist.
F: Drawers, 2 lace insertions, split crotch
G: Organdy petticoat with 3 lace-edged ruffles at the bottom.Use
by Elizabeth Polk Chambers, at her Oct. 9, 1901 wedding to John Edgerly Chambers.Collection
John Chambers EstateAcquisition
Accession
1995.079Source or Donor
John Chambers EstateAcquisition Method
DonationClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Dress, Gown, BeltClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
SatinMaterial
OrgandyColor
EcruArticle of Clothing/Dress/Costume
CamisoleClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
Lace, SatinColor
EcruArticle of Clothing/Dress/Costume
SlipClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
LaceMaterial
Cotton, OrgandyColor
WhiteMade/Created
Date made
1901Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
County
Highland CountyState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Elizabeth Polk ChambersPerson or Organization
John Edgerly ChambersCreate Date
July 29, 2003Update Date
June 14, 2024
