wedding dress
Summary
Dress : Strapless bodice of floral Nottingham lace, with bones over the bust, at the sides and either side CB. Bodice edged in pleated nylon net, and two straps of lace, similary edged cross over CF, across bust. Lined in white rayon. Very full skirt of lace over two net underskirts and one rayon. 13" zip CB and short train. Hoop Petticoat : Three concentric hoops covered with ivory rayon/acetate twill. Opening 7" CB with two hooks and eyes. Circumference of hoops 56.5", 72" and 106" Jacket : Matching white cotton lace. High round neckline, dipping to a V CB. Long sleeves with openings and three press stud fastenings at cuffs. Full length 11" CB opening with eleven hooks and eyes. Lined with white net. Panels with bows : Two lengths of white net tulle with applique lace flowers attached to a bow and worn from CB as a train. Veil : Plain white silk net with rolled hem.
Object Name
wedding dress
Creators Name
Date Created
1958
Dimensions
Panels with bows: 50ins
Length including train: 68ins
Circumference of hem: 290ft
Coronet headdress circumference: 18.5ins
Jacket bust: 32ins
bust: 30ins
waist: 22ins
accession number
1987.36
Collection Group
Place of creation
United Kingdom
Medium
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