White Net Wedding Dress of Mae Virginia (Mabee) Von Loh. Material: textile, metal. Size: 15 1/2" W. across shoulders x 53" L. Description: white cotton net with a high rounded neckline edged with 1" W. lace, tatted floral applique on bodice yoke; full gathered bodice from yoke to waistline; short butterfly sleeves edged with 2" W. scalloped lace trim; ruffled lace extends over shoulder on both sides; vertical bands of 1" W. lace extend from waistline to mid-skirt where they meet a 1 1/2" W. horizontal lace band; 1 1/2" W. horizontal lace band encircles skirt edge about 3" above hemline; back closure in long placket with hooks and thread loops.
Use
On Aug. 31, 1909, Harry Charles Von Loh and Mae Virginia Mabee were married in Blue Earth Co., MN.
Context
Donor's grandfather was Harry C. Von Loh, Superintendent of Schools in Waseca County from 1910-1935.
