Name/TitleMother of the bride suit and accessories
About this objectApricot coloured Thai silk skirt and jacket. Worn by Dorothy Wickham as mother of the bride. Collection includes: .1 Skirt - straight skirt, back zip opening, pearl edged kick pleat, silk lining; .2 Top - apricot colured satin, crossover neckline to a side gathering under bust with extended shoulder sleeve. Has a back opening with seven buttonholes with one missing button. Shoulder pads
3. Jacket - apricot Thai silk jacket with silk lining. Long sleeves. Round neckline with seven self covered buttons with bound buttonholes. There are two pearl edged pocket flaps.
.4 Headpiece - fascinato. Buckram wire edged apricot Thai silk covered with bias cut binding and net pearl and artificial flower decoration, A clear platic comb is attached to hold it in place
.5 Left shoe -Apricot high narrow heeled, pointed toe and a leather bow decorating the front. Manufactured by Van Pinkus, size 81/2
.6 Right shoe - as above
.7 Belt - pearl edged straight belt with a beaded and sequined front buckle. Self made.
MakerElwyn Kinnane
Date MadeCirca 1980
Place MadeBallarat (Ballaarat)
Named CollectionLocal History
Object number2018.0955
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
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