Dress
Historical artifact -- Wedding dress
Identifier:
1983.186.1Description
This wedding dress has two pieces. The blouse is ribbed on the inside for structure. It has several clasps to be secured in the back - the blouse is put on by putting your arms through the sleeves in the front and then securing it in the back. There is silk ribbon fabric sewn in three stripes that run horizontally in the midsection. The full-length sleeves have silk ribbons around the wrists. There is also a silk bow present at the front of the naval area. The neckline has lace dressings that run to the back of the dress as well. It is accented in three places with silk ribbon.The skirt is very heavy. It has several layers of fabric to fill out the shape. It has a long train and is secured at the waist with a single clasp. It has no designs or lace present. It is all one color and is full length.