Dress, Bridesmaid

Name/Title

Dress, Bridesmaid

Entry/Object ID

1980.79.32

Description

Material: textile, rhinestone, metal. (a) Dress. Size:47" W. x 40" L. Description: red taffeta - red voile overskirt - below knee length - cap sleeves - front and back voile yoke has scoop front neckline - back scoop neckline closes with a red fabric covered button/loop - below the button is a 6" L. x 5 1/2" W. triangular peek-a-boo opening - below the opening is a long red zipper - back yoke gathered for fullness at upper back with a red taffeta bow below each shoulder. (b) Belt. Size: 1 1/2" W. x 35" L. Description: red taffeta backed with red vinyl - tapered to a point at one end - closure with snaps on both ends - center design of metal studs and rhinestones to be displayed at front waistline - inside label: "Size 18" - union label: " AFL-CIO Ladies Garment." [c] crinoline. Size: 33"L, 18" W.Description: red netting, nylon elastic waist, sixe large.

Context

Representative 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