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Bridal Dress

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Fashion plate depicting a woman in full bridal dress with wide, puffed sleeves covered by an embroidered pelerine. On her arms, long lace mitts covered by shorter gloves with frilled cuffs. The skirt is full, with a deep, embroidered lace frill at the hem. On her head, a gold headband and an arrow that sticks out of the center of her updo to secure her veil.

2022.35.0631

Colored Engraving

Paper

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Fashion Plate

Historic Costume

1835 - 1837

19th Century

Early 19th Century

Bridal Dress

English

Old Number

2021.06.2

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