wedding dress

Summary

Very fine white poult, possibly rayon acetate. Square neck, bottom edge cut in a V. Buttons down CF. CB fastening with buttons. Short sleeves. Short flared basque at waist, tapering into seam CF. Opening LS seam, fastening with press fasteners. Skirt to ground. Sleeves, basque and skirt trimmed with bands of embroidered lines in gilt metal thread. Separate belt fastening with press fasteners. Separate long sleeves. See also Headdress & Shoes 1959.288/3