Brown Silk Wedding Dress
AssociatedAssociated with
Kirk of St Nicholas
(Aberdeen, Scotland, founded 1157)
Date1911
Object NameDress
Mediumcorded silk, cotton and beads
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsChest x Waist x Length x Back Length x Bust x Circ x Hips: 450 × 400 × 1330 × 1330 × 430 × 1800 × 510mm
AcquisitionPresented in 1987 by Mr & Mrs Troup.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS013893
About MeThis brown corded silk dress was worn by Elizabeth Emslie at her wedding in St Nicholas Church, Aberdeen, on 27 June 1911.At one time, this simple dress was far more ornate. The skirt was originally worn with a full crinoline and a decorative bodice. Fashions change and, to avoid wasting the luxurious silk, the dress was remodelled in 1911. The plainer top was added to the much-reduced skirt.
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