Maria Nelson Turnacliff's Wedding Dress
Name/Title
Maria Nelson Turnacliff's Wedding DressEntry/Object ID
1986.105.102Description
Maria Christina (Nelson) Turnacliff White Sheer Muslin Long-Sleeved Cotton Dress. Skirt only is original to the wedding dress. Material: textile, metal. (a) White lightweight muslin bodice with long, sleeves.Puffed caps narrow to peaked wrists. Sleeves as well as front of bodice are embellished with lace inserts and pin tucks. High collar and blouson, "pigeon breast" front gathers into waist. Fastens in back with hooks and eyes. Not the original waist of the wedding dress. (b) Skirt, original to wedding dress. Description: white cotton muslin with five narrow self ruffles at hemline. Short train in back, likely meant to accommodate a bustle. Lace inserts and vertical tucks embellish the skirt. Two-snap side closure. Note: Bodice shown here does not match the bodice shown in Maria Turnacliff's wedding photo; however, the skirt does. It is possible that she may have updated the style with a more current one to wear after her wedding. The lace in the blouse also does not match the skirt. See wedding photo below (1.00.428)Context
Worn by Maria Christina (Nelson) Turnacliff on her wedding day August 2, 1905 , when she married Cleveland B. TurnacliffCataloged By
vanessaClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Two piece dressTextile Details
Fabric
MuslinMaterial
Fine cotton batiste or lawnColor
WhiteNotes
Lace insets and machine embroidered fabric on the blouse; different style lace on the skirt.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Dress, WeddingNomenclature Sub-Class
Wedding ObjectsNomenclature Class
Ceremonial ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsLegacy Lexicon
Class
Clothing, OuterwearCategory
Personal ArtifactsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
105.86.102a,b
105.86.102