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Bridesmaids Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1972

GUSN

GUSN-225684

Description

White crepe floor-length dress with green satin ribbon at waist; sleeveless with thin straps; empire waist; scoop neckline; white sheer ruffle covers shoulders and bodice; a-line shape with seam approximately twelve inches from hem from which skirt flares and ruffles at hem; silk taffeta lining; back zipper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
crepe (textile)
taffeta
satin
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Joanne Tuttle

Accession Number

2003.19.3

Date

1972 (Worn May 27, 1972)

Related Items

Title Box Accession Number 2003.19.8

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