The image showcases a tea-length white satin wedding dress featuring a lace overskirt, highlighted by delicate floral appliques adorning the bodice. It presents a classy V-neckline enhanced by subtle net detailing at the neckline.
Name/Title
Wedding Gown of Nancy Ann Kieffer.
Entry/Object ID
2009.12.1
Description
White satin wedding dress, tea length, with lace over skirt. Floral appliques on bodice, v neck with net at neckline.
Nancy Ann Kieffer-Marvin Stilgenbauer wedding, 1956
From wedding announcement in newspaper:
"a waltz-length gown of satin and nylon tulle. Its fitted basque bodice had a sheet net yoke bordered with a deep flange of jeweled lace medallions which effected a boat-shaped neckline. Her sleeves were of a semi-cap style. A satin peplum edged with lace medallions extended over the very bouffant skirt of accordian pleated tulle. The bride's veil fell from a net cap which was edged with ruching and pearls. She carried a casual arrangement of white starlight roses centered with a detachable corsage. The bouquet was tied with long knotted streamers of satin in an off-white shade."