1850-1855
GUSN-39531
Two piece ivory striped wedding gown; stripes alternate between satin and ribbed silk. Bodice [a] has a broad neckline; satin piping at neck, armseye and waist; cap sleeves trimmed with lace; pointed waist; boned; lined with tan cotton twill; hook and eye closure. Skirt [b] has a linen waistband; cartridge pleats all around; lined with white glazed cotton.
wedding dresses
dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
machine-made
reeding
satin
silk (textile)
stripes
weddings
Women's clothing
Silk
Satin
Cotton
Ribbed
Hand Stitched
Striped
Wedding
Gown, Wedding
1938.53A-B
1938.53
Unknown
1938.53AB
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