Wedding dress
Date1886
MediumTextile
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineSylvia Holt
Object number1948.1.2A-B
DescriptionWedding dress of ecru faille. The front of the skirt has two inset panels of white chiffon with horizontal rows of grosgrain ribbon. The back of the voluminous skirt is draped and has a long train. The skirt foundation is of crinoline finished with pleated ruffles of lace and faille. The bodice is tightly fitted and laces at the back. The low cut neckline is edged with lace. The sleeves are short with panels like those in the skirt and are finished with bows of white grosgrain ribbon.On View
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1876-1880
mid 1880s
1890-1892
1885
c. 1880
1854
1893 - 1896