CORONET FLORAL WEDDING
1944The coronet is semi-circular in shape and is comprised of a wire frame with netting. Attached to the top is a covering of white wax flowers with orange/yellow leaves, coated with a white powder.
Worn by Sylvia May Bailey, a local Armadale resident, on her wedding day to Eric Anderson. They were married at St Matthew's Church, Armadale on the 4th of March 1944. Sylvia's bridesmaids were Miss Patsy Bailey and Miss Muriel Griffiths. Eric's groomsmen were Pte Fred Jacobs and Mr Vincent Tomkinson. The dress was purchased from Corot & Co of Perth.
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This wedding dress was worn by Sylvia Anderson (nee Bailey) on her wedding day to Eric Anderson. They were married at St Matthew's Church Armadale. Eric was serving with the AIF during World War II.
The dress represents how a marriage over time deteriorated due issues of alcoholism and Post Traumatic Stress from Eric's experiences during World War II. It is a rare example of an items that represents how individuals, society and local laws reacted to issues of domestic violence.
City of Armadale - History House
City of Armadale - History House
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COLLAGE OF SYMPATHY LETTERS FROM ALBANY SCHOOL CHILDREN
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COLLAGE OF SYMPATHY LETTERS FROM ALBANY SCHOOL CHILDREN
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COLLAGE OF SYMPATHY LETTERS FROM ALBANY SCHOOL CHILDREN
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CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY CIVIL DEFENCE
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WWII FIELD DRESSING
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WWII FIELD DRESSING
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SAFETY PIN WRAPPED
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