Name/Title
Gown, WeddingEntry/Object ID
1788Description
Ivory Lace Dress of Mrs. Howard Chard. Material: textile. Size: 22" W. x 61 1/2" L. Floor length gown. (a) Waist top. Size: 20" L. Description: ivory bodice, low cut sculptured neckline designed to frame an underlay of ivory lace. Overall size: 22" W. x 61 1/2" L. (a) Waist. Size: 20" L. Description: elbow length sleeves with edges cut to drape over upper arms. (b) Skirt. Size: 11" W. at waist x 41" L. Description: ivory light weight cotton, 2 1/2" W. vertical band lace insert from waistband to hem, horizontal band lace insert encircles lower hip area. (c) Panel. Size: 7 1/4" W. x 38" L. Description: ivory lace. d) Panel. Size: 7 1/4" W. x 19 1/4" L. Description: ivory lace. (e) Panel. Size: 7 1/4" W. x 19 1/4" L. Description: ivory lace panel.Context
Worn by Mrs. Howard Chard. Married 22 June 1910. Worn by Martha Rehnke on her wedding day with Charles Wendt. Mrs. Alvin Sharp is their daughter.Cataloged By
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Gown, WeddingClass
Clothing, OuterwearCategory
Personal ArtifactsCreate Date
July 16, 1990Update Date
July 16, 2025