Name/Title
Waist, WeddingEntry/Object ID
1151Description
Black Lace Waist. Wedding Attire. Material: textile and bone stays. Size: 49" W. from extended sleeve wrist to sleeve wrist x 17 1/2" L. Description: long-sleeved bodice of black floral patterned lace over off-white taffeta - orange yoke inset with orange standup collar - both with 1/4" tuck pleated design - orange sash at waist - black lace border trim asymetrically placed over bustline and up over the right shoulder, at wrists, collar edge and across the back yoke edge. Bodice is lined with off-white taffeta into which stiff stays have been inserted around the midriff area - a hook and eye system allow the waist to be secured on the inside - a second series of hooks and eyes allow the waist to wrap around and be hooked on the exterior side seam - two larger hooks on the back interior for securing a skirt at the waist band.Context
From Guy Everett estate. Donor card states that this waist jacket was a part of Hetty Everett's wedding outfit.Cataloged By
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Object Name
Waist, WeddingClass
Clothing, OuterwearCategory
Personal ArtifactsCreate Date
February 7, 2003Update Date
November 21, 2024