1925 WEDDING GOWN NET LACE AND SILK SATIN WITH SHOULDER TRAIN
1925 era net lace and silk satin wedding gown. One piece in construction, long net lace floral patterned sleeves, folded in pleats silk satin ribbon at waist, white beads and pearl trim hand sewn into scoop neckline and around cuff of sleeves. Adorned with glass beaded fringed rosette with rhinestones with long tassels on both shoulders.
Skirt with white silk satin outer and on inner lining. Extensive hook and eye and snap closures. Has inner lining of white net and silk satin.
Long silk satin weighted watteau train attached to back collar extending downward on floor. The upper part of train attached to neckline with snaps is also adorned with glass beadwork.
Inside sleeve opening there is a sewn in museum catalog identification number fabric tag. Deaccession from the Strong museum clothing collection, Rochester, N.Y.
Unlabeled.
APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS
Bust 27"
Waist 25"
Sleeve length 30"
Across back shoulder to shoulder 15"
Front Shoulder to hem line 48"
Watteau train from neckline 80-1/2".
ERA: 1925 to 1928
CONDITION
In good condition. The bodice is lined in a fine white cotton net in good condition, the skirt silk satin lining is very good. The skirt's lining is in very good condition. Some discoloration around metal snap closures. Back hem has been altered and hemmed up, and easy fix to release. Few small openings in lace at seams. Light storage discoloration in spots on lace.
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Provenance:
Clothing from the estate of William Insco Buchanan (September 10, 1853 – October 17, 1909) who was an American diplomat.
On January 26, 1894, President Grover Cleveland (the former mayor of Buffalo and governor of New York appointed Buchanan United States Minister to Argentina. Buchanan was chosen by John G. Milburn, president of the exposition, as the exposition was planned with a Latin American theme and they wanted someone who knew the South American countries well
Buchanan was Director General of the Pan-American Exposition, held in Buffalo, New York from May 1 through November 2, 1901, and is credited with the construction, operation, and dismantling of the exposition.
His ancestors still resides in the same home in Buffalo, New York and all clothing were stored in the attic of this ancestral home.
A great addition to one's collection, and sturdy enough to be worn.
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unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many decades
picking up old age storage oxidation spots.
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