Beaded Wedding Dress

VC2013011

Beaded Wedding Dress

; The dress has a scalloped neckline with a sheer piece. The dress is straight with short sleeves made of a sheer fabric. Empire waist. The lining goes throughout the dress and is synthetic. There are covered buttons on the back of the dress. The bustle is made of the same fabric of the dress and has finger loops and other loops to tie it up. There are also buttons and metal hooks and eyes to attach it to the waist. Flat hat with appliques and plastic comb on the inside. Tulle veil attached to hat.

Clothing and dress

30 inches (chest), 28 inches (waist), 36 inches (hips), 52 inches (center front length), 52 inches (center back length), 43 inches (hem circumference), 5.5 inches (underarm to waist).

lace

silk

synthetic fiber

taffeta

tulle

Physical Object

United States

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Alexandra Figler and Joseph Metcalf, 12/13/13

cream

machine sewing

applique

buttons

center back closure

short sleeve

high

pencil skirt

lining

30

28

36

52

52

43

5.5

30 inches (chest), 28 inches (waist), 36 inches (hips), 52 inches (center front length), 52 inches (center back length), 43 inches (hem circumference), 5.5 inches (underarm to waist).

American

womenswear

costume

clothing

Wedding

wedding clothes

good

A: There is some discoloration on the dress, especially at the armholes. The beads on the hem of the skirt on the left side have discolored. Some stains.



B: Some small stains.



C: The tulle of the veil has yellowed and become brittle. The tulle has some tears and holes. The plastic comb on the hat is loose.

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Vassar College Costume Collection, Drama Department, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604

dress

hat