Dress, Wedding
Object number93.105.110 a-d
Made by
Laracy
Date1899
OriginNew York, NY
MediumSilk Satin, Lace, Netting, Padding material, Steel, Wax, Paper mache, Metal
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation
DescriptionTwo-piece wedding dress comprised of bodice and skirt.
Bodice is high collared and trimmed with lace. Cluster of wax orange blossoms sewn to the bodice below the bust. Full length sleeves have diagonal pleats with lace cuffs. Hooks and eye closure down the back. Extra panel added at the back at some point to make bodice larger.
Floor length ivory satin skirt has net gussets on either side of center front. Bottom of skirt is padded and has a lace ruffle on the inside. Back closes with hooks and eyes. Skirt hooks to bodice. Small train. DimensionsSkirt: 24.5 waist, 41 center front length, 89 center back lengthLength x Width x Depth (c): 7.75 x 6.5 x 0.125 in. (19.7 x 16.5 x 0.3 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (d): 7.75 x 6.5 x 0.125 in. (19.7 x 16.5 x 0.3 cm)
Marks(a)
Fabric label inside "Laracy 66 West 36th St NY".
(c)
Printed black text at one end "JASMINE / DOUBLE COVERED / JAPANESE SILK / MADE IN U. S. AMERICA / D 3 OF".
Historical NotesWedding dress worn by Anna Scaife Ricketson.
Previous owner
Anna Scaife Ricketson
Terms
On View
Not on view
1910
c. 1900
1952-1953
1872
1894
c. 1925
