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Cardboard box covered with tan paper, edges bound with black. The top is covered with a wonderful print of a fine horse. 10.25” x 13” x 4.75 ”Contained bridal wreath, bouquet, spray; orange blossoms, and miniature hat. (2008.093-5) " "Inked inscription on one side: “A wreath upon the bridal cake Oct. 8th 1 833 ED & AJD” “and again used at the “Golden Anniversary 1883” “L.G.D’s orange blossoms worn in 1879” LGD must be Lillian Pittman Green Dyer (Mrs. William Jones Dyer)
G2008.096
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1830 - 1840
box
cardboard
horse