Name/Title
Wedding DressEntry/Object ID
2018.5.1Description
Ice blue satin wedding dress. Top half of bodice is made of blue floral lace. Wide and rolled satin band just below shoulders gives illusion of an off-the-shoulder neckline.Wrist-length sleeves with snap closures at wrist, edged with a line of decorative buttons. Line of decorative buttons run down center front of bodice. Bodice is shaped with darts at bust. "Lightning" bodice under left arm. Natural waistline. Skirt is very full and has a lengthy train.Context
Handmade by the donor's sister, who worked as a seamstress in a Vancouver-based tailor's shop.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Wills, AudreyClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
SatinMaterial
RayonColor
BlueMade/Created
Manufacturer
Selma StebnerDate made
circa 1951Place
City
VancouverState/Province
British ColumbiaCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaDimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: 220cm
Width (b): 42cm