Wedding Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1730-1770

GUSN

GUSN-46222

Description

Robe a l'anglaise. Multi-color floral pattern on cream ground with brown throughout. Ogee motif enclosing central flower and lace-like bands, pleated front neckline, elbow length sleeves with four ruffles. Pleated around waist, bodice lined with linen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
wedding dresses
silk (textile)
brocade (textile)
lace (needlework)
lampas (textile material)
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

London, England

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Anna W. Field

Accession Number

1959.507

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