Name/Title
Wedding DressEntry/Object ID
2014.10.1Description
Part A) White rayon damask wedding gown with rose weave pattern. Sleeveless, with a slight sweetheart neckline and a flat, folded collar around the neckline. "YYK" zipper closure at center back of bodice. Bust is shaped. High waistline. Skirt is gathered at the waist, A-line, and ankle-length.
Part B) White rayon damask jacket with rose weave pattern. Standing ruffled collar. Straight, wrist-length sleeves with tapered wrist opening and single snap fastener at wrist. Shoulder pads inserted. Jacket has covered button closure down center front. Jacket has a double-layered skirt at waist. In the rear of the jacket, skirt tapers to a "V" shape and is box pleated. Skirt is lined with white net.Use
First worn by the donor's mother in 1949, and again by the donor herself in 1986.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Richardson, JaneClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
DamaskMaterial
RayonColor
WhiteMade/Created
Date made
circa 1949Place
City
VancouverState/Province
British ColumbiaCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaDimensions
Dimension Notes
Dress
Length: 132cm
Width (b): 38cm
Jacket
Length: 62cm
Width (b): 42cm
