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Title
1880s wedding gown
Date Created and/or Issued
1888/ /
Contributing Institution
History San Jose Research Library
Collection
History San Jose Online Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
Honey gold 2 piece bustle wedding gown. A: Bodice with mandarin collar, brocade boned bodice, closure w/ hooks. V-shaped asymmetrical section with lapel on right, net gathered in center & fastens over left shoulder with ribbon bow. Waist pointed front & back. 3/4 length sleeves with ribbon bow at wrist. B: Skirt with side closure 3 bustle 1/2 hoops in lining. Silk side drape, double pouf of silk hangs to floor; drape wraps around left side to form pleated section in front; pleat has brocade facing; tucked gauze ruffle with lace trim attached to underside of skirt hem.
Type
image
Identifier
3AD70C26-670D-49AF-BA19-450530225621
1988-85-1a-b
Subject
Wedding clothes & dress
Fashion (LCSH)
Dresses
Clothing & dress
Nineteenth century (LCSH)

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