Name/Title

Wedding Veil

Entry/Object ID

2018.5.2

Description

Lengthy veil made of blue netting. Near the edge of one short side is a curved Alice band covered with white fabric. Back of Alice band is embellished with a firm, scalloped band decorated with silver beads and iridescent sequins. Band is attached on top of the veil, leaving a section that can fall over the wearer's face. At the corners of the opposite short side are two satin floral appliquées.

Context

This veil was purchased and dyed blue to match the bride's unusual ice blue satin wedding dress.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Wills, Audrey

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Nylon

Color

Blue, White, Silver

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Selma Stebner

Date made

circa 1951

Place

City

Vancouver

State/Province

British Columbia

Country

Canada

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 320cm Width: 100cm