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Wedding dress skirt
Wedding dress of ivory satin consisting of separate skirt and bodice. Made by Phillips & Evans, Merthyr Tydifil. Worn by Jennet Dunn (nee Morgan) on her wedding at St Davids, Groesfaen, 1879. Skirt has back waist fastening. Front panel is ruched and smocked. Hem is pleated. Panel bordered with lace and flowers which continues around long train. Inside hem has pleated organdie frill edged with lace. Tain lined with fleecy domette.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F83.173.2
Creation/Production
Phillips & Evans
Date: 1879
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(cm): 94
Length
(cm): 184
Material
satin (silk)
silk (fabric)
cotton (fabric)
wax
Location
In store
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