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Cream Wedding Veil
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Cream Wedding Veil

Associated (Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 1924 - 2016)
DateEarly 1940s
Object NameVeil
Mediumnet and fabric
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS011299
About MeThis plain full length net veil is attached to a wire semi-circle decorated with fabric flowers on either side. Brown elastic holds the headdress in place.

The donor, Peggy Walker, spent her early childhood in the Aberdeenshire countryside until her family moved into central Aberdeen. She taught dressmaking and costume design at the Northern College of Education in Aberdeen. She also made costumes for student shows in her role as wardrobe mistress in the drama department. She was an expert on historical costume and amassed a large collection that was donated to Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums as the Peggy Walker Gift.

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