Name/Title
Gardner-Dietz GownEntry/Object ID
2021.25.92Description
White Faille Gown of Mary Gardner Dietz. Material: textile; metal.
a.) Gown. Description: White faille floor length gown, fully underlined with a stiff Pellon interfacing to create structure. The wide neckline is encircled with a cut floral pattern, overlaid with champaigne pearls and white tulle, with the cutwork outlined in embroidery. The bodice has a basque waistline and long sleeves that end in a point at the wrists and fasten with covered buttons and loops. The structured pencil skirt is pleated in front and is full over the hips, narrowing slightly to the hem. It is topped by an open front overskirt that begins at the front of the hips around the back, where it is pleated at the top and extends to a short train. The dress is fastened with a zipper in back and a large bow snaps in place over the zipper at the base of the bodice.
b.) Crown. Fingertip veil attached to high pearl studded crown with a wire base that holds crown securely to the head. (Veil removed from headpiece due to condition.)
See photo below (2021.25.96/25.21.96)Context
Mary Gayle Gardner, daughter of Harvey and Gayle Gardner, married James R. Dietz on December 29, 1962 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Janesville, Minnesota.Relationships
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Dietz, Mary Gayle (Gardner)Create Date
March 14, 2024Update Date
May 29, 2026
