Name/Title

Wedding Dress

Entry/Object ID

2007.1.2

Description

Part A) Pale blue rayon jersey wedding dress, hand-sewn. Low square neckline, three-quarter sleeves. On either side of neckline is a square of single-edged ruffles across upper front of bodice. Bodice ends below natural waist. Skirt sewn in six panels, with center front panel smocked at waist. On either side of front skirt panel is also a square of single-edged ruffles, matching bodice. Dress fastens on left side with zipper. Noticeable discolouration as well as small holes in material near hems. Part B) Matching belt. Noticeable discolouration at both ends of belt as well as small holes in material.

Use

Worn by donor's mother-in-law.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Cornwall, Claudia

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Jersey

Material

Rayon

Color

Blue

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1940 - 1945

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Dress Length: 113cm Width (s):39cm Width (w): 35cm Belt Length: 139cm