WEDDING DRESS, 1909 (Bodice & Skirt)
CH1970.1027.a-b
Wedding dress, consisting of bodice and skirt.
a) Bodice: short waisted; ecru light crepey silk, pleated at shoulders, gathered at waist, lined with cream cotton; V neck infilled with silver netting; collar of same net trimmed with lace, satin and chiffon frill; 3/4 length sleeves, ruched silk, similar trim; back closure with 12 hooks and eyes; 7 bones; eyes for skirt to hook onto.
b) Skirt: same crepey silk; straight front, full gathered, trained back; hem trimmed with broad band of cream silk satin; lined with calico petticat; pleated waistband.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | CH1970.1027.a-b |
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Accession Date: | 10 Feb 1971 |
Credit: | Mrs McMinn |
Material
Silk/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Cotton/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Bone/Skeletal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
length | 360mm | Measured at centre back. |
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