Name/Title
Wedding GownEntry/Object ID
985.231.3a-cDescription
a) Bodice - ivory satin and lace bodice with wide pleated satin sash; satin and lace paniers with pearl like beads, clear bugle beads opaque seed beads; square neck line edge in pearl beads.
-cord tassles from paniers in back, decoration and materials same as front, square neck, fastens in with snaps & hooks, (not original). Sleeves full hald, lace sleeves with 8 rows of ruffled lace on cuff.
-inside is lined in taffeta with cotton lining basted on at later date. 5 stays in bodice, very bad, sweat stains under arms.
b) Skirt - ivory lace and taffeta skirt over shirt is lace, is slightly gathered at waist band.
- under shirt - Organdy with pleated ruffle, skirt lining taffeta with pleated ruffle and pleated ruffle, (skirt lining) seam inside taffeta. Fastens at waist with hooks and eyes. Been recently repaired with cotton lining at waist. Taffeta deteriorated.
c) Veil - beige net rectangular with silver-tarnished threads in corners and along edges. One corner is missing (cut?), 3 large holes down center.Dimensions
Dimension Notes
a) 87cm waist
94cm bust
14cm length
b) front: 105 length
back: 142 "
80 waist
c) 168cm width
603cm lengthMaterial
Lace, Beads, Satin, Pearls