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Plain weave white linen with alternating panels of plain weave and cut work six petal flowers, edges and cetner sewn with silk thread. Round collar with flower cut-out lined with plain linen. Dress is sleeveless and gathered at shoulders. Bodice is cut closely. The skirt is gathered and is tea length. Loops on sides for belt. Collar is attached with a small hook. The dress is fastened with a white zipper in the back.
wedding dresses
dresses (garments)
linen (material)
Dress, Wedding
Dress, Wedding
Tag: ""Bianci of Boston""
Unknown
41 (H) (inches)
Gift of Theodora Lawton
1994.7.1
Title Slip Accession Number 1994.7.2
Title Mitt Accession Number 1994.7.3A
Title Mitt Accession Number 1994.7.3B
Title Cummerbund Accession Number 1994.7.4
Title Headpiece Accession Number 1994.7.5
Title Wedding Garter Accession Number 1994.7.6
Title Handkerchief Accession Number 1994.7.7
Title Teddi Lawton and husband on wedding day Accession Number
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