Please be advised: this website contains the names, images and voices of people who are now deceased.

Collections WA has a responsibility to preserve and make accessible the history and culture of Western Australia in all its various forms. The intention of Collections WA is to support research, and to reveal actions of the past that have impacted upon communities, families, and individuals.

In doing so, Collections WA acknowledges the need to respond sensitively and appropriately in cases when accessing this material may be confronting to Aboriginal visitors and clients.

Please also note: Some historical materials within this portal may include language or opinions that today are considered inappropriate or even offensive. Collections WA does not endorse this language and apologises for any distress caused.

Continue

Continue showing cultural advice

Stop showing cultural advice

Collections WA brings together collections from libraries, galleries, museums, archives, historical societies, cultural organisations, community groups and other collecting organisations across Western Australia.

City of Armadale - History House > Records

DRESS WEDDING

« Prev Item Next Item »

1914 - 1918

Overview

White straight embroidered cotton lace, rose pattern. Factory made, a combination of styles.No sleeves, round neck, scalloped voile edging at bottom. Lace inset at waist. Embroidered voile above and below waist. Repaired in front and back above and below waist.

Historical information

Item donated by Mrs D Keen.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK1976.176

Item type

Material

Width

1000 mm

Depth

660 mm

Keywords

Year

Statement of significance

This item is an example of wedding clothing worn during the 1900's, this piece is an example of a hand-made overlay that was commonly worn over a slip dress, as was popular at the time.

City of Armadale - History House

City of Armadale - History House

Organisation Details
View Collection
Item Feedback

Other items from City of Armadale - History House

Media Reuse | View Full Size | Item Feedback

Scan this QR code to open this page on your phone ->

Full size unavailable (you're already seeing this image in its highest resolution available on Collections WA)

Loading...