dress; wedding

Production date
1930s
Description
Cream satin wedding dress worn by donors mother. Tight fitting bodice, full length sleeves (closed at ends with a popper) and skirt flares from waist. V design in embroidery down front and back of skirt. Neckline is off centre plunging to the left with a decorative piece on this side which has plastic flowers and other items (one flower has fallen off and is stored in a box, looks like others may have preceded it). Closes at the back with six satin covered buttons. Slight padding in shoulders. Matching belt numbered part 2.
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Department
Production date
1930s
Associated date
1934
Associated person
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 1m 50cm (L 4' 11 1/16")
Dimensions:W 37cm (W 1' 2 9/16")
Accession number
1993-040-001

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