Embroidered Silk Wedding Dress
RetailerSold by
W. H. Mitchell
(Aberdeen, Scotland)
Datec.1909
Object NameDress
Mediumsilk and lace
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsChest x Waist x Length x Back Length x Bust x Circ x Hips : 460 × 280 × 1490 × 1490 × 400 × 1240 × 460mm
AcquisitionPresented in 1973.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS011260
About MeThis embroidered silk wedding dress was purchased from W. H. Mitchell, a costumier and mantle maker once situated at 345 Union Street, Aberdeen.
The two-piece dress comprises of a boned bodice with pin-tucked detail, high neck lace inserts and long tight lace sleeves. It features draping and separate panels, known as aprons, at the front of the skirt. This was a style made popular during the early 19th century, which saw a revival in the closing years of the Edwardian period.
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This wedding dress is a lot simpler than the stereotypical "fairy-tale" wedding dress. Which style do you prefer and why?
