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Accession Number 1986.40.2.a Title wedding dress Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type dress, wedding Date Made 1912 Place Made North America: Canada, Ontario Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques silk; cotton; woven, satin; woven, plain, chiffon Measurements overall: 152 cm Description

Cream-coloured silk dress with sheer net insert at neckline with high collar, CB closing with 12 hooks and eyes; Insert shaped into deep V neckline with shirred silk; Embroidered net is draped and attached at both…

Cream-coloured silk dress with sheer net insert at neckline with high collar, CB closing with 12 hooks and eyes; Insert shaped into deep V neckline with shirred silk; Embroidered net is draped and attached at both shoulders on front and back of bodice; and draped across waistband; pearlized beads sewn on fabric edging insert; set-in short sleeves; draped waistband with large bow at CB and knot in front; straight skirt with embroidered net overskirt, and pleated ruffle at the bottom.

Read More + Credit Line Donated by Mary Agnes Lamoureaux