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Wreath, Hair

Object/Artifact

"1) Bridal veil wreath made of wax orange blossoms, mostly buds and a few opening blossoms, with leaves. greatest concentrated mostly in center front.2) Cluster of similar buds and blossoms with vinelike trail of stem to which two small clusters remain attached. Since the stem wax is split apart along the wire like beads it is impossible to tell what else may have been attached, if anything.3) About 21 sprigs and 5 small clusters. See also bridal corset 2002.023; bridal chemise and drawers 2002.022; bridal dress 2002.095; bridal shoes 2002.151; bridal fan 2002.152."

G2002.042.1-3

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1863

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Wedding

Bridal

Woman

Female

lady

Veil

Orange blossom

wax

wire

beads

Wedding

Bridal

Woman

Female

lady

Veil

Orange blossom

wax

wire

beads

Western New York

New York

United States of America

North America

Wedding

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