1889, France

1889, France

Identifier
T.365, A to D-1960
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Description

White satin and ivory brocaded silk wedding dress, designed with a jacket-style bodice of brocade with satin sleeves and wide lapels in satin, waistcoat effect front of a wide band of handmade lace mounted over satin. The jacket back merges into the pleated train which terminates in a point. The skirt front is of white satin with four mounted flounces of lace. White silk petticoat lining. Silk net veil in two layers with a scalloped border to the smaller part; white satin shoes with multiple straps (with elastic, silk buttons and bow) across front with buttons, wreath of two sprays of orange blossom.