dress, wedding

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dress, wedding, woman's, heavy satin cream, high neck, full-fronted bodice, tight waist, lined and boned, full skirt with train, pearl embroidery on front of bodice and skirt.

“WEDDING GOWN cream “Duchess” satin with imit: (imitation) pearl embroidery. Bodice fitting with swathed high collar and swathed tight waist – full swathed front, long sleeves – ribbed tucks above elbow – plain and cuffed to wrist. Lower sleeves and upper chest with pearl ornaments. Silk chiffon frilling now missing – bodice front side opening lined and boned. Skirt seven panels – four-five foot train and full ness (sic) at back lined and padded – back fastening.”

Accession number: 1988.34 Last Update: 16 Jun 2026
Accession Number

1988.34

Accession Date

03 Mar 1988

Other Id

T1236 (textile)

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