Name/Title
Diane Buker Krienke's Wedding GownEntry/Object ID
1997.48.1Description
White Satin and Lace Two Piece Dress with Train.
a. Dress. Material: textile, metal, beading and sequin material. Size: 13 3/4" W. at shoulders x 59" L. x 24 1/2" L. sleeves. Description: White satin and lace gown. Supported with net and embellished with beads and sequins. Underbodice has sweetheart neckline and is fully covered with lace up to the neck. The long sleeves have slightly puffed heads that come to a tapered point at wrist and are finished with two fabric covered buttons and loops. The bodice is embellished with sequins and beads at the lace neckline. The full, gathered skirt has five layers: The top lace overskirt lifts to knee level and is caught with a bow at center front. The second lace layer extends to the floor. Two layers of supporting net fall beneath with the final underlayer being satin.
b. Train. Material: textile, metal. Size: 54" W. at hemline x 78" L. Color and description: white lace, three metal eye hooks for attaching to back of wedding dress at upper back. The train finishes with three rows of lace ruffles on bottom. "Union Made" tag. Note: Diane wore the train attached to the waist rather than using the hooks and eyes provided at the upper back (see photo below).Context
Worn by Diane Marie Buker on 18 November 1967 when she married Duane Gerald Krienke at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waseca.Cataloged By
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Gown, WeddingClass
Clothing, OuterwearCategory
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Krienke, Diane Marie (Buker)Create Date
August 19, 1997Update Date
May 28, 2026
