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Object Name |
Dress, Wedding |
Catalog Number |
1997.137.23 |
Description |
Helen Brieske's wedding dress. Tulle, satin, and lace wedding dress. Sleeves and back of the dress all have satin-covered button closure. The neckline is also trimmed with iridescent sequins. Bodice and sleeves are made of lace that extends down over the skirt and a center panel that extends down the center front to the hemline. Underskirt is satin with two overlayers of stiff tulle netting. As described by Margi Bridals in La Crosse: "Your bridal gown is fashioned of chantilly type lace and tulle over satin. The lace bodice has long sleeves and a sabrina neckline. A lace panel extends to the hemline. The many layers of tulle are highlighted with a galoon scalloped lace piece at the top." |
Provenance |
Wedding dress worn by Helen (Hansen) Brieske on August 6, 1960 when she married Steven Brieske at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in La Crosse. Dress was purchased at Margi Bridals at 425 Cass Street, La Crosse. According to the receipt in the wedding scrapbook (1997.137.01), Helen paid $49.95 for her wedding dress. |
Used By |
Helen Brieske |
Date |
1960 |
Material |
Satin, Lace |
People |
Brieske, Helen Brieske, Steven |
Subjects |
Clothing & Accessories |
Search Terms |
Wedding Our Savior's Lutheran Church |
Relation |
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