Name/Title
Wedding DressEntry/Object ID
NU 2021.275.1-4Description
A cream colored silk taffeta dress, consisting of a bodice and skirt. The bodice opens at the back, and closes with silver hook-and-eye clasps. There is a broad collar that starts at the neckline of the bodice, goes over the shoulders, and trails off the back, that has floral applique along the edges. The upper section of the neckline and back of the bodice has vertical tucked stripes as well as floral applique, while there is lace trim decorating the ends of both sleeves. The skirt has a high-low hem, with five bands of ruffles at the bottom and vertical stripes of the floral applique. The skirt opens at the back, and closes with a silver hook-and-eye clasp.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Dress, Skirt, BodiceClothing Sex
FemaleSize
3 or 4Textile Details
Fabric
Taffeta, LaceMaterial
SilkColor
Cream, SilverMade/Created
Date made
1902Time Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DressNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
1049ANumber Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
1049BNumber Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
1050Dimensions
Width
26-1/2 inLength
19 inDimension Notes
For jacket; measurements taken while lying flat.Length
51 inDimension Notes
For skirt; measurements taken while lying flat.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Marguerite Reggio KeefeNotes
Owner of wedding dressProvenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of Sue CristalloOwner/Agent
Sue CristalloAcquisition Method
Gift
