Wedding Dress
Historical artifact -- Wedding dress
Identifier:
D570ADescription
Ecru lace and net wedding dress. Silk slip (D570B) pictured underneath.High neck lace with three points and has wiring (3). Bodice has a surplice on the front and back, and it should line up with the silk slip. Hem of the dress and waist sash is silk. Natural shoulder seam with fitted sleeves that goes to the wrist. Sleeve cuffs are also silk and turn should be turned up when worn. Waistline is natural and is lined with a linen fabric that is secured with hook and eyes. Silk sash is secured at the waist and wraps around, fastening with hook and eyes. Sash is supposed to be pleated. Skirt length goes to the ankles and the skirt has scalloped hems that are decorated with embroidered flowers, circles and squiggly lines. Dress has two "swag" elements of silk and netting below the waistline on the right and left hips.