Dress, Bridesmaid

Name/Title

Dress, Bridesmaid

Entry/Object ID

1980.79.28

Description

Material: textile, metal. Size: 24" W. x 56" L. Description: white embroidered sheer nylon over white taffeta with underskirt of white net - floor length - scoop back and front necklines - short sleeves - empire waistline trimmed with 1" W. band of white taffeta that encircles midriff and meets in the back with a white taffeta bow - 40" L. white sashes extend from bow to hemline - one snap holds bow to dress - back closure with long zipper, hook and eye. Goes with 79.80.29.

Context

An example of formal or bridal party attire in the 1960s - bridesmaid

Cataloged By

vanessa

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Dress, Bridesmaid

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Wedding Objects

Nomenclature Class

Ceremonial Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

April 22, 2003

Update Date

March 12, 2026