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City of Armadale - History House > Records

DRESS WEDDING

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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

100 cm

Depth

66 cm

Keywords

Year

1914

Year End

1918

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

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