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ensemble, wedding

human history
  • Description

    ensemble, wedding, silk dress, veil, shawl, pair of shoes and two photographs

    Cream, silk crepe, 1919 wedding dress with silk tulle overlay with bands of silver embroidery depicting floral motifs. Skirt in 2 tiers. High waisted. Vest-like overlay. 3/4 sleeve and bodice cut in 1 piece. Sleeve finished in bands of embroidered tulle. Round neckline with metallic thread detail. Fastened at back with 11 metal hooks and handstitched eyes.Pleated trim on hem of underskirt in self fabric.

  • Place
  • Associated Place
  • Accession Number
    1990.136
  • Other Id

    T1308 (textile)

  • Department
wedding ensemble, 1990.133, Auckland Museum CC BY

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