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Two-piece bridal dress with veil

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1895

GUSN

GUSN-103274

Description

Ivory satin two-piece bridal dress with lace veil. Fitted bodice with long sleeves and a high mock neck, satin epaulets at shoulders and ruched satin rosettes, one at the waistline and two on the neck. A-line satin skirt with train consisting of seven panels, inner edge of hem trimmed with a band of gathered satin, lined with linen and thick cotton. Plain lace veil.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
Women's Clothing
GOWN, WEDDING

Associated Person

Davis, Frances Rest
Davis, Robert Brown, Mr.

Additional Identification Number

3001

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

19 1/4 in (A); 61 in (B); 8 in (C) (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Sandra D. Carpenter

Accession Number

2007.12.1A-C

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