Halle Wedding Gown, 1945

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Halle Wedding Gown, 1945

Entry/Object ID

2024.10.14

Description

Wedding Gown, 1945 worn by Phyllis Halle for her wedding to Walter Suemnick in 1945. Material: Textile. Size: 32" bust; 28" waist. Description: Nylon wedding gown with sweetheart neckline and guipure lace inset at neck. Decorative covered buttons down front, ending at below-waist basque waistline. Sleeves have puffed heads and narrow to wrist, fastening with one covered button. Side metal zipper. Narrow skirt with train. Gown is missing an underdress or slip, as the overdress is sheer. See full image of wedding party with Phyllis at the center: 2024.10.6

Made/Created

Date made

1945

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Dress, Wedding

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Wedding Objects

Nomenclature Class

Ceremonial Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

10.24.14

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Nov 13, 2025

Notes

Several tears noted on sleeves and bodice.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Suemnick, Phyllis Helen (Halle)

Create Date

November 13, 2025

Update Date

May 20, 2026