Name/Title
Gladys M. (Russell) Johnson Wedding GownEntry/Object ID
1.82.18 a,bDescription
White Sheer Cotton and Lace Dress of Russell Johnson's Mother. Material: textile, metal. (a) Blouse. Size: 11 1/2" W. x 18 1/2" L. Description: white, fine, sheer cotton fabric and lace; lace yoke and stand-up collar, yoke trimmed with 2" lace ruffle which extends over the shoulders and around to the back bodice; long, leg-o-mutton sleeves gathered and trimmed with several bands of lace at the wrist; bodice below lace ruffle designed with diamond shaped inserts of lace and bodice gathered at the waistline; back closure with eleven sets of hooks and eyes, nine fabric covered buttons and ties at the waist. (b) Skirt. Size: 13" W. at waistband x 36" L. Description: white sheer cotton skirt gathered to narrow waistband; back placket closure with hook and eye; designed with 8 vertical 1" bands of lace inserts around skirt, four inserts of 3" squares filled with narrow pin tucks, horizontal lace ruffle on front of skirt; two horizontal 1" bands of white cotton encircle the lower edge of the skirt above hem.Context
Label identifies as "wedding dress worn by the mother of Russell Johnson in early 1900". Gladys M. (Russell) Johnson, 1889-1932Cataloged By
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Object Name
Gown, WeddingClass
Clothing, OuterwearCategory
Personal ArtifactsCreate Date
March 11, 2003Update Date
June 19, 2026