Ivory Wedding Veil
AssociatedAssociated with
Langstane Kirk
(Aberdeen, Scotland)
AssociatedAssociated with
School of Domestic Science, The Robert Gordon University
(Aberdeen, Scotland)
Date1948
Object NameVeil
Mediumpolyester, cotton and elastic
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsLength x Width x Height: 1600 × 2000 × 1mm
AcquisitionPresented in 2014 by Elizabeth Wilson.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS082787
About MeWorn at the Langstane Kirk, on Union Street, this veil was made and worn by an Aberdonian bride who was a student at the School of Domestic Science, which was part of the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.
This tulle veil with a crown of ivory velvet flowers was worn with an ivory, satin wedding dress. Flower motifs have been machine-embroidered on to the delicate veil.
After 1945, when men started to be discharged from the services, more weddings started taking place. As rationing was still fresh in people's minds, home dressmaking became very popular. Many brides bought their own materials and made their own wedding dresses, which was more economical than buying a ready-made dress.
