1878
Wedding Gown
Cream silk jacquard princess line wedding gown with long train and many ruffles. Has many pearl buttons down the center back Worn by Annie Lewis Valentine at her wedding in 1878.
The corset worn at this time is also in the collection
Provenance:
Feathers, Mary, Gurleyville Rd, Storrs, CT 06268 for her mother Virginia Valentine
Construction Label:
home made
2012C 1878.14