Gown, Wedding

Object/Artifact

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Perth Museum

Ivory Silk Top and Skirt: Ivory silk top and skirt with lace trim and puff sleeves.
Ivory Silk Top and Skirt

Ivory silk top and skirt with lace trim and puff sleeves.

Name/Title

Gown, Wedding

Entry/Object ID

997.61.1a,b

Description

997.61.1a - The bodice of wedding dress of ivory silk brocade has long sleeves with puffed shoulders and lace trim. The high neck has soft fabric rosettes at each side. There is a drape over each shoulder with a rosette at each end in the front and in the back, and a lace jabot from the neckline to the waist. 997.61.1b - Skirt for the above bodice is floor length and has gathers at the back to accommodate a bustle.

Material

Silk, Lace