Wedding Outfit
Date1892
MediumSilk, cotton, metal, plastic, wood, leather
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Anne and Henry McNulty
Description(.1a) Cream figured silk bodice with high neckline, and puffed long sleeves. Lace around sleeve cuffs and collar. Pearl bead accents at neckline and cuffs. Closure of hooks and eyes that wraps around bodice front. Underlined in cream cotton.
(.1b) Cream figured silk skirt with cream cotton underlining. Center back hook and eye closure.
(.2a-b) Pair of cream leather shoes with silk bows. Shoes have pointed toes, strap across upper foot with button closure, leather sole, and wood knock-on heels. Printed in blue ink on left side of each shoe lining reads: "5 B 661 3"
(.3a-b) Pair of cream knit silk stockings with back seam, and reenforced toe and heel. Small tag attached to back seam in each stocking embroidered in blue with "Martha 4 Foot"
(.4a-b) Pair of blue silk faille garters edged in pink ribbon.
(.5) Cream feather fan with cream silk bow. Wooden sticks are painted white.
(.6a-b) Cream lace gauntlets with pearl buttons at cuff.
(.1b) Cream figured silk skirt with cream cotton underlining. Center back hook and eye closure.
(.2a-b) Pair of cream leather shoes with silk bows. Shoes have pointed toes, strap across upper foot with button closure, leather sole, and wood knock-on heels. Printed in blue ink on left side of each shoe lining reads: "5 B 661 3"
(.3a-b) Pair of cream knit silk stockings with back seam, and reenforced toe and heel. Small tag attached to back seam in each stocking embroidered in blue with "Martha 4 Foot"
(.4a-b) Pair of blue silk faille garters edged in pink ribbon.
(.5) Cream feather fan with cream silk bow. Wooden sticks are painted white.
(.6a-b) Cream lace gauntlets with pearl buttons at cuff.
Object number2012.410.2.1ab-.6ab
NotesGauntlets are in TX38 drawer 1.On View
Not on viewc. 1750-1760