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Gift of Anne and Henry McNulty, 2012.410.6.1 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society
Wedding Outfit
Gift of Anne and Henry McNulty, 2012.410.6.1 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society

Wedding Outfit

Date1985
MediumSynthetic, metal
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Anne and Henry McNulty
Description(.1) White dress of synthetic fabric with applied embroidery on bodice. Long net sleeves and high net neckline over sweetheart neckline. Floor length skirt with train, ribbon edging along hem. Zipper and button closure at center back. Button closure along bottom of sleeves.

(.2) white net veil with attached fake floral headpiece

(.3a-b) White, embroidered synthetic fabric undersleeves
Object number2012.410.6.1
MarkingsPrinted fabric tag at base of center back zipper on dress includes ILGWU symbol and "ADQC / B01179 / Int Ladies Garment Workers Union / Union Made / ILGWU / AFL CIO / Made in USA"

Printed paper dry cleaner's tag pinned to left side of dress back. Printed in red ink "11756" and written in script with blue ink "Oct. 17"
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