Wedding gown for Debra Murray Ripoli, 1986

Name/Title

Wedding gown for Debra Murray Ripoli, 1986

Entry/Object ID

2006.058.003a

Description

1986 wedding gown for Debra Murray Ripoli . A confection of excess, this empire cut dress is festooned with wired ruffles two tiered veil with rigid beaded tiara in front with ruffle behind. Gown was laid flat and measured side to side at the waist for the width. Length was measured from mid neck to hem, at the front. In the 1980's it seemed bigger was better, in hair and in fashion. This dress help proves this. Debra Murray Ripoli was married April 12, 1986.

Acquisition

Accession

2006.058

Source or Donor

Barbara Trowbridge Murray

Dimensions

Height

16 in

Width

52 in