Wedding Gown, 1887

Period: 1887
Description: a: high neck cream bodice; lace along neck edge; long sleeves; lace at cuffs; loose lace coming out of sleeve; pearl buttons down front; peplum at back; b: skirt; gathered wool; centre front is gathered netting; netting lace flowers starting at knee; hem is pleated wool all the way around; c: linen bustle pad; tie to form desired shape; d,e: white kid gloves; metal button at cuff
Condition: a: missing some pearl buttons; small moth holes in wool at sleeve cuffs
Accession Number: 2019.1.125a-e
Location: Box #14, 4th floor wardrobe
Donor: August 16, 1995; Jeanne Maher