Date1939DimensionsH. 124cm (to hem), 186cm (including train)
W. 31cm (at shoulder)Accession NumberM2026.13.1Access AdviceFor research purposes only. No reproduction without permission of Yarrila Arts and Museum.
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Cream lace bridal gown, over-dress only (no petticoat), square neck. Long sleeves with pointed cuff, 6 fabric covered button & loop closure. Longer at back to form a train, 2 loops sewn into underside, on either side, near hem line.
Worn by Jean Alberta Warden at her wedding to Norman James Schofield at Arncliffe Methodist Church on 2 September 1939. The dress was made by a friend and bride's sister wore it for her second marriage, post 1945. Bride made the bridesmaids' dresses.