- Dates to the 1940's
- BRIDAL GOWN:
- Based on the measurements, my best guess is this is a current size 6-8 (see measurements below)
- Probably hand made
- Off-white satin
- Long sleeves with 3 buttons on each
- Sweetheart neckline embellished with lace applique and small pearls
- Sheer lace front and back yoke
- Empire waist with princess seaming that falls to a full A-line silhouette
- Long train
- Princess seaming
- Fastens in the back with 33 satin covered buttons (no missing buttons)
- Additional buttons at the back waist for bustling the long train
- Measurements:
- Bust: 34 inches around
- Waist: 27 inches around
- Sleeves: 22 inches long (Measured from seam where they are set in)
- Length: 52 inches (measured at the side seam from underarm to bottom hem)
- Back length: 16 inches (measured from back neck edge to waist)
- Back length: 108 inches (measured from back neck edge to bottom edge of long train)
- VEIL:
- Juliette cap
- Satin strips in basket weave pattern on the top of the cap.
- 2 layer fingertip veil has a finished edge and is accented with tiny pearls
- Layer 1 measures 23 inches long
- Layer 2 measures 35 inches long
- There is a short tulle "poof" attached to the back of the cap
- Long and dramatic cathedral length veil is attached and measures 130 inches long
- There are some dirt spots on the bottom edge of this lovely gown.
- Although this dress is used, it is in very nice condition with no damage that I could detect.
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