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Materials: Ivory silk satin, Brussels
bobbin lace, cotton net, Point de Gaz needle lace, boned cotton under bodice,
silk taffeta skirt lining, crystal bugle beads, faux pearls,
rhinestones, cream silk floss, steel hooks, eyes and snaps.
Condition: Excellent. Minor bead and
pearl loss, faint, tiny spattered water marks on back of gown (only can
be seen in direct light), needlelace collar has some breaks and skirt
lining is shattered. bobbin lace is in near perfect condition as is the
silk satin over dress and trim.
Measurements: Sh-Sh, 15"; B,
30"; W, 22"; H, 34"; Front Dress L, 55"; Back Dress
L, 93"; Hem C, 94".
Comments: A fairy princess gown...the
sleeves, train flounce and full under skirt are fashioned from handmade
Brussels bobbin lace appliquéd on net. The empire waisted satin over
dress is lavishly beaded and embroidered with the major design elements
placed on the back of the gown and train. The bride who wore this
wedding gown must have worn a short veil over her face. As she walked
down the aisle and took her vows at the altar, the congregation's
attention would have focused on the extraordinary pearl trim on the back
of this gown.
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