Gown
Object number2008.106.1
Manufacturer
Redfern Ltd.
Datec. 1910
OriginNY
Mediumsatin, lace, tulle, metal
Credit LineGift of Valerie Lawrie
DescriptionIvory gown, empire style, scoop neckline adjusted by ribbon opening down back below hips, hook and eye closure, overall lace on tulle, underlayer silk and possible synthetic, small quarter sleeve, full length short in front and small train in back, underskirt has additional recent fabric added.Dimensions22 in (waist); 55 in (height); 13.5 in (width at shoulders); 8.5in (proper right sleeve); 9.5in (proper left sleeve); 22in (length of train on floor); 38in (width of train)MarksAt waist of gown, an embroidered grosgrain ribbon with label bearing text "PARIS-REDFERN LTD-NEW YORK / 26 CONDUIT STREET 27 New Bond Street London" and to left a crown with "BY APPOINTMENT" below.
On right side of bodice "38671" stamped number on twill tape.
Historical NotesDonated by Valerie Lawrie, great granddaughter of Marguerite and George Westinghouse. The dress is identified as belonging to Marguerite. On closer examination, the dress appears to be too small for Marguerite and may have been worn by Evelyn Violet Brocklebank Westinghouse, who married the only child of George and Marguerite, as her wedding dress. The description of her wedding dress matches this dress, "The bride, who wore a gown of ivory duchess satin, trimmed with old Venetian and Brussels lace..."
Previous ownerPossibly
Evelyn Violet Brocklebank Westinghouse
Related person
George Westinghouse III
Related person
Marguerite Erskine Walker Westinghouse
(1842 - 1914)
Related person
George Westinghouse Jr.
(1846 - 1914)
Related institution
Westinghouse
Terms
On View
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c. 1930
c. 1930
c. 1918
