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Wedding dress
American
1889
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave (faille), net and machine lace, embroidered with pearl beads
Dimensions
Overall (Center front length): 140 cm (55 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Henry S. Hall, Jr.
Accession Number56.846
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionIvory corded silk decorated with pearls. Bodice gathered and elaborately pleated front and back; narrow standing collar covered with pearl embroidered net; short, pleated sleeves trimmed with a row of pearls and bobbin lace. Skirt full and elaborately pleated; panel of pearl--embroidered net down front center; short train; elaborate petticoat of ivory taffeta and organdy, trimmed with white net, ruchings and machine bobbin-type lace. Condition fair; net broken and rotting in many places. Silk well preserved. Belonged to Ellen Nichols Wood (Mrs. Harry S. Hall).
ProvenanceBelonged to Ellen Nichols Wood (Mrs. Harry S. Hall)