Wedding gown
Category
Costume
Date
1914
Materials
Chiffon, Lace, Satin
Measurements
2050 mm (Length)1540 mm (Length)880 mm (W)680 mm (W)395 mm (Length)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1364412.1
Summary
Part of a wedding gown; Gown - Ivory satin and chiffon trimmed with Brussels Duchesse lace. Magyer bodice, short sleeved, deep crossover neckline edged with Brussels lace which forms stand up collar at back in satin over chiffon underbodice. High waistline with folded satin sash trimmed with wax orange blossom. Short double over skirt, pleated chiffon showing Brussels edging underneath, main skirt satin, draped in front, falling into fish tail behind. Label 'Mme Claude. Robes et Manteaux Smyrne'. 1914 (circa)
Provenance
worn by mother in law Elfrida, M.G. Clark m' J.B.S Gabriel 1913/14
Marks and inscriptions
Mme Claude. Robes et Manteaux Smyrne (label)