Wedding Gown, 1860s

Period: 1860s
Description: cream satin; v-neck; poofed, short sleeves; sleeves are smocked at shoulder and cuff, pleated in between; floral lace at sleeve cuff and neckline; pink and green floral applique with squares on shoulders; floral lace netting overlay on bodice; black velvet rectangles at bust, brass spiral buttons on black velvet; gathered ruffle at waist; flared skirt; gathered ruffle on underskirt at hem; train ties starting at back neckline
Condition: bodice lining has been replaced with factory cotton; modern zipper down back
Accession Number: 2019.1.263
Location: Box #30
Donor: Ninette Babineau