Name/Title
Dress, WeddingEntry/Object ID
2007.0914.a-cDescription
ecru silk and lace 2 piece wedding gown
a-Bodice- button down front, fitted V shape, machine lace 3/4 sleeves with satin bows at sleeves-L neck edge-and center front, large satin bow at L hip
gathered apron R front with lace trim
10 covered buttons(one missing) and ii machine made buttonholes, 2 hooks and 2 round eyes
5 seams bodice back with elaborate draping
b-Skirt- asymmetrical front draping with 3 large satin ribbon bows down L front
2 rows of small pleated ruffles overlayed with machine silk lace, row at hem has 3 overlapping layers, the lst being the tan cotton lining, lower edge of lining has 9 inch stiff cotton pleated ruffle with cotton lace trim( machine stitching probably bought yardage), modest fishtail train
inside back has 2 areas of hoops in drawstring casings
R back pocket of cotton herringbone, cartridge pleating center back
c-Petticoat- machine made, 2 rows of layered ruffle lace at hem. ecru cotton, drawstring waist,
one encasing for back hoop, appears casing removed from lower backCollection
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