Dress, Wedding
Object number90.58.1 a,b
Datec. 1899
OriginNew York, NY
MediumSilk
Credit LineGift of Gertrude Coogan
DescriptionBlue silk wedding dress and embroidery and beadwork.DimensionsBUST: 80cm. L: 40 cm.Historical NotesDress worn by Annie Guinan at her marriage to William Quinn, June 20, 1899. Annie was born in County Tipperrery, Ireland. She later worked as a domestic servant for the Havemeyer family in Connecticut. William Quinn was also born in Ireland but met Annie in Connnecticut; he had lived in Pittsburgh before that time and the couple later returned to Pittsburgh after their marriage. The dress was made by dressmaker in New York as a gift for Annie from Havemeyer family.
Previous owner
Annie Quinn
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William Quinn
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