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Wedding Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1831

GUSN

GUSN-41356

Description

Ivory satin wedding dress with short, puffed sleeves with piped cuff. Van Dyke collar extending off shoulders with scalloped and piped edge, trimmed with lace. Shirred front and back; hook and eye closure. Wide waistband. Bodice lined with linen. Sleeves lined with glazed cotton. Hem is stiffened with 3 hidden rows of cording. Linen-tape reinforced neckline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wedding dresses
dresses (garments)
stitching
linen (material)
satin
silk (textile)
Valenciennes
weddings
Women's clothing
Satin
Silk
Linen
Valenciennes
Hand Stitched
Wedding
Gown, Wedding

Inscription

Written in pencil at waistband: ""Mrs. A. T. Cabot""

Additional Identification Number

A4127

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1928.622

Related Items

Title Wedding Dress Accession Number 1928.617

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