wedding dress, beaded

Late 1920's cream silk chiffon dress. Sleeveless, scoop neckline at front. Drop waistline. Skirt is formed with twelve pointed panels and finished with 330 mm tulle ruffle. All-over beading forms floral motif with cream silk

chainstitch, gold beads forming free flowing scrolling background. Beading applied pre-construction, but well matched at side seams.

1995x1.2 (temporary accession number)

1995x1.3 (temporary accession number)

T1280 (textile)

Applied Arts and Design