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Accession Number 1982.14.1.a Title white strapless dress from wedding ensemble Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type dress Date Made 1956 Place Made North America: Canada Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques glass; metal; lace; knotted, netted; woven, satin; beaded Measurements WA 68.5; LCIR 688.5 cm Description

White lace and satin strapless dress with lace inserts from bustline to top edge. Bone stays at 4 seams in bodice. Lace hand-tacked to bodice. Rhinestones decorate bodice. Hook and eye closure at bodice left seam edge…

White lace and satin strapless dress with lace inserts from bustline to top edge. Bone stays at 4 seams in bodice. Lace hand-tacked to bodice. Rhinestones decorate bodice. Hook and eye closure at bodice left seam edge and at waistline. Lace peplum attached at waist, 12cm at CF curving down towards CB at 51.0cm. Peplum decorated with rhinestones. Left side seam zipper. Satin underskirt. Overskirt of 2 layers of net.

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