ca. 1850
GUSN-32207
This wedding gown is made from cream-colored silk moire taffeta, shaped with a bateau neckline. The sleeves are short with scalloped hems edged with cream silk fringe. The boned bodice has sharp points front and back. The skirt pleats are embellished with lace at the center back. The skirt is lined with glazed cotton.
wedding dresses
dresses (garments)
moiré
silk (textile)
taffeta
weddings
Gown, Wedding
Unknown
1928.617
ca. 1850 ( June 4, 1850 Wedding date)
Title Wedding Dress Accession Number 1928.622
Title WAISTCOAT Accession Number 1930.699
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