Name/Title
Wedding DressEntry/Object ID
2017.19.1Description
Part A) White rayon satin wedding dress. Peter Pan collar with hook fastener in center rear. Wrist-length mutton sleeves, with eight decorative self-covered buttons at wrist. Sleeves are gathered at shoulder seams. Faux button placket down center front of bodice with twenty four decorative self-covered buttons. Front of bodice is gathered at placket. Bodice has short skirt in front. Button placket closure down center back of bodice, with thirty three self-covered buttons. Rear of bodice has tucking near bottom edge. Skirt is floor length, with a lengthy train in rear. Skirt is full, gathered at waist, and has darts at waist.
Part B) White floral hair ornament. White, ribbed cloth ribbon folded into the petals of four flowers. White faux flower stamen tied inside each artificial flower. Flowers bound to twisted wire stem, covered in white paper (?).
Part C) Square veil. White netting with scalloped edges, chain embroidered with looped circles and butterflies. Floral embroidery around bottom left and right corners.
Part D) White ribbon. Parts of warp removed, creating striped appearance. Asymmetrical pointed ends.
Part E + F) Pair of white elbow-length gloves. Three lines of stitching back of each hand. Slit at wrist with two snap closures and two self-covered decorative buttons.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Piller, DayleClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
Satin, Lace, NetMaterial
Rayon, NylonColor
WhiteMade/Created
Date made
circa 1940Place
City
VancouverState/Province
British ColumbiaCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaDimensions
Dimension Notes
Dress
Length: 132cm
Width (b): 39cm
Hair Ornament
Length: 12cm
Width: 18cm
Veil
Length: 130cm
Width: 130cm
Ribbon
Length: 97cm
Width: 11cm
Gloves
Length: 38.5cm
Width: 10cm
