Title

Emma (Erickson) Peterson Wedding Dress

Creation Date

1911

Description

Dress worn by Emma (Erickson) at her wedding to Herman Peterson, September 6, 1911. It is floor length, cream silk with no train. It has vertical tuck pleating in the front and sleeves. The sleeves are long. It has a beaded neckline with a tulle / mesh yoke. There are also beads at the ends of the sleeves. There is horizontal tuck pleating below the waist with a front panel. It is home made. The stays have been removed, but are included with the dress.