Wedding dress bodice
Category
Costume
Date
1901
Materials
Cotton sateen, Lace, Ostrich feather, Silk, Silk muslin
Measurements
420 mm (Length)620 mm (W)830 mm (W)550 mm (Length)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1363936
Summary
Part of a two piece wedding dress of cream corded silk. Bodice with square neckline filled in with embroidered silk muslin, trimmed with white ostrich feathers. Ruched front opening, long sleeves with pintucked upper arm, puffed elbow, lace applique to cuff, lined in cotton sateen and boned. 1901 (circa)
Provenance
Donor - Paris (Mrs). Worn by donor's mother, Mrs Williams.