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Dress, Wedding

Object number2010.94.1 a-h

Made by Mary Drop Saula

Date1953

Mediumsatin; netting; various metals; silk

Credit LineGift of Michaele Saula

DescriptionWedding gown with pair of satin pumps, train bracelet, crown for veil, netting for veil, "Pray-book," and front apron. Gown is made of beige satin with lace; slight V-neck on long-sleeved bodice; thirteen satin-covered buttons on each sleeve cuff and thirty-six satin-covered buttons down back of bodice. Synthetic lace overlay on skirt. Long, full train.Dimensions(a) MEASURED ON FORM--Height: 60.25 ; Width: 15.5 [of waist] ; Length: 24.25 [of sleeve] ; Length: ~74 [of train]
(b,c) H: 6.5 ; W: 3.125 ; L: 9.5
(d) W: 2.375 ; L: 2.75 ; Depth: 1
(e) W: 8 ; L: 6.625 ; D: 2
(f) MEASURED FLAT--W: ~30; L: ~36
(g) W: 5.5 ; L: 10 ; D: 1.125
(h) MEASURED FLAT--W: 32 ; L: 30.5
Marks(b)
Label: "Petote / DEBS / SHOE STYLES of TOMRROW".

Sticker: "REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF MONEY / Guaranteed by / Good Housekeeping / IN NOT AS ADVERTISED THEREIN".
Historical NotesWedding gown and accessories from the wedding of Mary Drop and Michael M. "Mino" Saula on Thanksgiving, November 26, 1953, at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Wilmerding, Pennsylvania. Mary took about a year to design and make her gown of satin and 78 yards of Chantilly lace. The reception welcomed 800 guests. The new Mrs. Saula was invited to model her gown on the Jean Connelly TV show in January, 1954.

Previous owner Mary Drop Saula

Related person Michael M. Saula

Related institution Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church

Related institution WTAE-TV

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