Name/Title
Gown, WeddingEntry/Object ID
2003.028.001 A-EDescription
(A) Ivory and pale pink wedding dress of horizontal bands of openwork eyelet and appliqued organza flowers. Gown is floor length and has short sleeves, built in slip, and a Mandarin collar.
(B) Veil is trailing, plain, and hangs from a hair comb finished with pale pink organza flowers.
(C) Shoes are ivory, plain with slightly squared toe and a 1-1/2" heel.
(D) Detachable train is 2 layers of ivory organza over pale pink taffeta with a row of pink organza flowers across top.
(E) Slip is a floor-length, half slip with lace edging.
(E) Bra is white, boned, and strapless with re-embroidered lace front.
Made by Spencer, New Haven Connecticut
Wedding portrait in our archives.Use
Worn by donor at her wedding in 1968.Collection
Women's ClothingMade/Created
Date made
Jul 13, 1968Notes
Early Date: 1968
Made: Bridal Couture Limited; purchased at Bonwit Teller, Shoes by Rinaldi, CustoDimensions
Dimension Notes
(A) Dress 52" length
(B) Veil 90" length
(C) Shoes size 6-1/2 AA
(D) Train 72" lengthMaterial
Nylon, Embroidery Floss, Rayon Taffeta, VeilingCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentRelationships
Related Entries
Notes
2001.0001484.1, 2001.0001484.2, 2003.028.002, 2003.028.003, 2004.017.001 A,B, 2004.017.004 A-D, 2012.800.1281, 5602, 5664, 6006, 6007, 6008, 6101General Notes
Note
Status: Record updated
Status Date: 2018-08-14