Name/Title
Bonnie Proechel Wedding GownEntry/Object ID
2026.27.1Description
Bonnie Proechel wedding gown with veil-headdress.
a.) Nylon organza gown with long sleeves and full skirt. The gown is lined in taffeta. Long, sheer fitted sleeves come to a point over the top of the hand and the waistline forms a basque in front. Embroidered lace embellishes the dress at the neckline and on the skirt. Fastens in back with a metal zipper.
b.) A full veil is attached to a headpiece of faux pearls and crystals.Context
See wedding photo: 2026.27.3
Note from Bonnie (Witt) Proechel:
"Bonnie (Witt) Proechel's wedding gown and wedding veil. Bonnie was married to Merlyn Proecel on August 12, 1962. [Her] wedding gown was of nylon organza over taffeta, fashioned with a basque bodice and Lohengrin sleeves. The Sabrina neckline was accented by embroidered Alencon lace and the bouffant floor length skirt was highlighted by the re-embroidered Alencon lace medallions. Her bouffant veil fell from a pearl and crystal crown."Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Dress, WeddingNomenclature Sub-Class
Wedding ObjectsNomenclature Class
Ceremonial ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
Very GoodDate Examined
Jul 30, 2026Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Proechel, Bonnie (Witt)Create Date
July 29, 2026Update Date
August 18, 2026
