Wedding Dress

Clothes for Women

Inventory number
2018.6.5.3ad.CW.DR.C1915.FR
Description
Satin wedding gown from the First World War Era. The ivory-colored short-sleeved dress is slightly crouched along the lower bodice and adjoins a satin skirt and shorter silk lace overlay. The loose blousing creates an inverted V-shape, which in contrast to the V-shaped neckline and accentuates the feminine figure beneath the garment. A long band of ivory satin material creates a train by attaching to the left shoulder and hip of the dress. 
A pair of white leather shoes with a one-inch heel matches the dress. They have a slightly pointed toe and bow on the front. 
Materials
Satin
Machine lace
Origin
circa 1915 France

Exhibition History
• 2023.06.09–2023.09.10. ‘The Moment Before. Wedding attire early 19th century – second half of the 20th century. From the collection of Alexandre Vassiliev foundation.’ Liepaja Museum, Liepaja, Latvia.