Gown, Wedding

Name/Title

Gown, Wedding

Entry/Object ID

1996.009.001A-C

Description

Wedding dress of: Clara Rose D'Amore O'Connor Age of dress: Dress was worn on November 21, 1953 (dress, hat, veil, pillow) (A) Cream colored tulle, lace and satin dress - dress scalloped neckline with beaded trim in front, bottom half is all tulle, top is satin. In back all satin with scalloped edges at sides, long satin sleeves with lace and beads at bottom, 5 buttons on each. Buttons all down back of dress. (B) Hat all satin with bead on edges (C) Pillow satin with ribbon and lace Mrs. O'Connor's wedding ceremony was unique in many ways. However, most significantly she had the daughters of her brother-in-law in the bridal party. The triplets Penny, Patty and Peggy O'Connor were junior bridesmaids. Mickey O'Connor, her husband owner and operated O'Connor's Tavern which was located at 7592 Chardon Road, Kirtland. Mr. O'Connor operated the pub from 1960 thru 1974. Currently the tavern is known as the Old Towne Tavern. Mr. and Mrs. Mickey O'Connor moved to Lake County in 1984 and took up permanent residency in Willoughby. While living in Willoughby Mrs. O'Connor volunteered at Lake County West Hospital.

Use

Clara Rose D'Amore O'Connor

Collection

Women's Clothing

Made/Created

Date made

1953

Notes

Early Date: 1953 Made: Unknown

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Gown, Wedding

Material

Tulle, Lace, Ivory Satin

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

2012.800.1049, 2012.800.1049.001

General Notes

Note

Status: Record updated Status Date: 2018-08-15