Bridesmaid ensemble

2016.9.2

Bridesmaid ensemble
Materials
Dimensions

45 X 48 x 6.25 in

Count
5
Description
Bridesmaid ensemble. 2016.9.2a-e
a. Gown - Copper organza dress. Street length bridesmaid dress with gathered bouffant skirt and yoke collar - style matches dress pattern from same accession 2016.9.9 Simplicity pattern 1156 with "Swenson Wedding" written on it (Marcy & Bill = Swenson?). Collar and waist details in darker brown metallic organza. Pink lining. 47 x 16 in
b. Hat - Copper organza hat. Fabric stretched over a thick pipe cleaner frame. Chevron shape with small tab on each end. 6 x 3.5 x 5 in.
c. & d. Gloves - Copper organza fingerless gloves with pleated wrists. 7 x 4.5 in.
e. Photo card - Thank you card with black and white photo of bride and groom on front. "Dear Ruth, We wish to thank you so very much for the beautiful creamer & sugar set to our china. It is really lovely. Thanks, too, for everything you've done for us. The wedding wouldn't have been complete without you. Thanks again! Love, Marcy & Bill". 3.5 x 4.5 in.





items from Randee Hokanson's aunt Ruth's estate
Geographic Notes
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