Posts Tagged 'formalwear'

1885 Inauguration Gown

It says that these dresses were worn by Ann Cameron, wife of William (Ewen- I believe his middle name is actually Evelyn) Cameron, a Virginia governor in the 1880’s. This dress was made for the Inauguaration of Pre. Grover Cleveland in 1885. 1885 Inauguration Gown 1885 Inauguration Gown (cached image)

1885 Inauguration Gown

It says that these dresses were worn by Ann Cameron, wife of William (Ewen- I believe his middle name is actually Evelyn) Cameron, a Virginia governor in the 1880’s. This dress was made for the Inauguaration of Pre. Grover Cleveland in 1885. 1885 Inauguration Gown 1885 Inauguration Gown (cached image)

Bridesmaid Dress

One of my friends was planning to get married I’ve known this person for 18 yrs. but she chose three other girls to be in the wedding. Well, my feelings got really hurt by this and we didn’t speak for a while and I finally talked to her and she told me there was some thing for me to do…

Bridesmaid Dress

One of my friends was planning to get married I’ve known this person for 18 yrs. but she chose three other girls to be in the wedding. Well, my feelings got really hurt by this and we didn’t speak for a while and I finally talked to her and she told me there was some thing for me to do…

1920s Silk Flapper Dress

The dress also has provenance, and we know that it was handed down through a prominent New York military family, and was worn by Cora Belle Glover(1869-1956), the wife of Major General Elmore Farrington Austin. They are direct descendants of Henry Adams, who is the great great grandfather of John Adams II, the second President of the United States. 1920s…

1920s Silk Flapper Dress

The dress also has provenance, and we know that it was handed down through a prominent New York military family, and was worn by Cora Belle Glover(1869-1956), the wife of Major General Elmore Farrington Austin. They are direct descendants of Henry Adams, who is the great great grandfather of John Adams II, the second President of the United States. 1920s…

80s Wedding Gown and Tiara Veil

I had my wedding dressing cleaned and preserved after my wedding day in 1984 and never opened the box until my 22nd anniversary which was in 2006. To my surprise, the dress in the box was not mine! I contacted the local newspaper and it became quite a cute story both in the paper and on the local news station….

80s Wedding Gown and Tiara Veil

I had my wedding dressing cleaned and preserved after my wedding day in 1984 and never opened the box until my 22nd anniversary which was in 2006. To my surprise, the dress in the box was not mine! I contacted the local newspaper and it became quite a cute story both in the paper and on the local news station….

Blue Silk Damask Victorian Bodice

The attached provenance reads, “Waist of wedding gown, Gertrude Elizabeth Cabot September 28, 1880, Married September 28, 1880 to Edmund Thomas Pheliar, Parents of Virginia Cabot Pheliar Hamilton, Mother of Priscilla Cabot Hamilton (Poud?). “ Blue Silk Damask Victorian Bodice Blue Silk Damask Victorian Bodice (cached image)

Blue Silk Damask Victorian Bodice

The attached provenance reads, “Waist of wedding gown, Gertrude Elizabeth Cabot September 28, 1880, Married September 28, 1880 to Edmund Thomas Pheliar, Parents of Virginia Cabot Pheliar Hamilton, Mother of Priscilla Cabot Hamilton (Poud?). “ Blue Silk Damask Victorian Bodice Blue Silk Damask Victorian Bodice (cached image)

1940s Lilac Wedding Suit

There was a note in the pocket that reads My Wedding Dress June 4, 1943 1st Luth. 1940s Lilac Wedding Suit

1940s Lilac Wedding Suit

There was a note in the pocket that reads My Wedding Dress June 4, 1943 1st Luth. 1940s Lilac Wedding Suit

Gunne Sax Formal Dress

My Mom and I picked out this dress for an upcoming Winter Formal and then my boyfriend dumped me. Don’t cry the story isn’t over. I ended up dating his best friend instead and we have been married for over 15 years and have a house FULL of kids. Gunne Sax Dress Gunne Saxe Dress (cached image)

Gunne Sax Formal Dress

My Mom and I picked out this dress for an upcoming Winter Formal and then my boyfriend dumped me. Don’t cry the story isn’t over. I ended up dating his best friend instead and we have been married for over 15 years and have a house FULL of kids. Gunne Sax Dress Gunne Saxe Dress (cached image)

1840-1850s Silk Gown

This enchanting 1840-1850 changeable silk gown was once worn by Dorthea Smith. The museum tag identifies the original ownership. The tag is also dated 1824 but this is a later period gown because of the style. 1840-1850s Silk Gown 1840-1850s Silk Gown (cached image)

1840-1850s Silk Gown

This enchanting 1840-1850 changeable silk gown was once worn by Dorthea Smith. The museum tag identifies the original ownership. The tag is also dated 1824 but this is a later period gown because of the style. 1840-1850s Silk Gown 1840-1850s Silk Gown (cached image)

Wedding Dress – Never Worn

There’s a sad story behind the dress which is: The bride to be and the groom were middle age and so happy to have found one another. He came down with a terminal illness and they knew they were facing a hardship after their marriage. They were to be married last March and very suddenly, he passed away in February,…

Wedding Dress – Never Worn

There’s a sad story behind the dress which is: The bride to be and the groom were middle age and so happy to have found one another. He came down with a terminal illness and they knew they were facing a hardship after their marriage. They were to be married last March and very suddenly, he passed away in February,…

Halter Top Wedding Dress

My model is my granddaughter who was having an attitude that day so I had to crop her head off so you wouldn’t see her sour look. My second model is a neighbor.She’s the one in the gallery pic. Also my granddaughter is a sz. 8-10 and this dress is a good sz.14 so even though I pinned it in…

Halter Top Wedding Dress

My model is my granddaughter who was having an attitude that day so I had to crop her head off so you wouldn’t see her sour look. My second model is a neighbor.She’s the one in the gallery pic. Also my granddaughter is a sz. 8-10 and this dress is a good sz.14 so even though I pinned it in…