Name/Title
Wedding DressEntry/Object ID
2021.16.1Description
Part A) White raw silk wedding dress. Knee-length. Sleeveless, with a notched "U" neckline in front and a low square neckline in rear. Zipper closure down center rear of bodice. Dress has natural waistline. Skirt is A-line with darts at rear waist. Dress is lined with white fabric.
Part B) White raw silk jacket. Waist-length with three-quarter length raglan sleeves. Opens down center front. Darts at bust. Low "V" neckline. On right bust is a coiled braid made of the same white silk as the jacket. Jacket is lined with white satin. Single snap fastener closure at top of jacket break line.
Part C) White lace coat. Lace has floral motif, and the ground can be seen through. Coat is knee-length and unshaped. Opens down center front. Shallow "V" neckline in front and a shallow square neckline in rear. Short sleeves. On right bust is a lace flower made of same lace as the coat. Single snap fastener at top of coat break line.Use
Worn on August 19, 1966.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Hutchinson, LouiseClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
LaceMaterial
Silk, CottonColor
WhiteMade/Created
Manufacturer
Sig PlachDate made
circa 1966Place
City
EdmontonState/Province
AlbertaCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaLabel/Inscription/Signature
Transcription
Dress:
AN EXCLUSIVE / BY / SIG PLACH / Couturier / EDMONTON CANADA
Jacket:
AN EXCLUSIVE / BY / SIG PLACH / Couturier / EDMONTON CANADADimensions
Dimension Notes
Dress
Length: 96.5cm
Width (b): 42cm
Jacket
Length: 44.5cm
Width (b): 47cm
Coat
Length: 97cm
Width (b): 55cm
