WEDDING DRESS
H1990.377
Dress: Cream, seer sucker-like synthetic fabric. Full length with 45cm train. Long sleeves, gathered at shoulder, full to elbow then close-fitting to the wrist finishing with V-shape extending over the back of the hand. V-shaped neckline, tight-fitting bodice, skirt flared from waist. Neckline finished with 'satin' rouleau loops. Opens at back fastening with 18 'satin' covered buttons and loops. Opens along top of sleeve from shoulder to elbow, fastening with 14 'satin' covered buttons. Hem of skirt zig-zagged. Plaited, 'satin' belt, c.3 cm wide with 'satin'-covered wishbone attached at each end (one missing). Veil at H90.378, Wishbone accessory at H90.379.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | H1990.377 |
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Accession Date: | 15 Nov 1990 |
Material
Metal | Synthetic, metal. |
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Synthetic/Textile |
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Metal/Metal |
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Measurement
length | 1380mm | (front) |
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length | 1800mm | (back) |
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width | 620mm |
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