Wedding dress and matching hat of deep blue velvet: a) Dress of blue velvet has a sweetheart neckline; cap sleeves; peplum ruffle at pointed waistline; lower mid-length; side zip closure; bodice has gathers at slanted seams at yoke that release at bust. b) Hat of cap-style of self-velvet with brim that has stitched gathers.
Wedding dress of ivory embroidered tulle lace: a) Bodice has a high round neckline with a high band collar of tulle lace trimmed in scalloped edge; round yoke of embroidered tulle with appliqués of leaves; yoke is trimmed in a flounce of tulle lace with a crocheted lace border; bloused bodice is gathered into a cummerbund waistband of ivory taffeta; wide, bloused three-quarter length sleeves of embroidered tulle with turned-up cuffs; lined in ivory taffeta; hook and eye closures at center-back. b) Skirt of embroidered tulle in a vines flower motif; 1/2
Thob Al Malak of red, saffron, and black vertical striped broadcloth with embroidery of silk couched with metallic threads; round neckline with center-front slit and ties at neck; long sleeves flare at the ends; full-length, slightly flared at ends; square embroidery at center-front chest panel is called a "qabah" and embroidered watch-like designs at lower sides called "sa'at"; the pattern of triangular inserts on the sleeves and side panels is called "benayiq"; traditional Bethlehem wedding dress.
Wedding dress of ivory organdy: a) Bodice has wide scoop neckline with flounce of tightly gathered organdy trimmed in ivory satin ribbon; three-quarter length sleeves with pin tucks and ribbon band tucks; bodice is tightly pleated at waist releasing fullness through the bust; hook and eyes at back. b) detachable jabot with high, band collar with ruched satin trim and tucks; band collar is boned and has hook and eye closures at back. c) Skirt of organdy has three rows of satin ribbon at bottom; floor-length with train; back hook and eye closure. d) Underskirt of cotton with ruffle at hem and attached overskirt below hip of organdy with pleats at attached ribbon band; ruffle at hem; slight train.
Wedding dress of pale beige silk chiffon heavily embellished with tiny paillettes, beads, and bugle beads; soft-V neckline at front and plunging V-neckline in back; sleeveless; drop waist skirt features a band of beads at the waist and V-shaped scallops of beads-work with floating panels of chiffon in between; bodice is decorated with beads and paillettes in filigree designs; attached slip of beige silk.
Textile Panel from a wedding dress of pink and ivory silk in a repeat pattern of alternating bands of S-curve wave motifs with floral motifs in shades of pink, cream, and accents of chartreuse; borders at each end of intersecting bands in pinks and creams with one end having two pinstripes of woven metallic thread; ends are naturally fringed.
Wedding Dress of off-white taffeta with lace bodice with wide, scalloped neckline and short sleeves overlaying a strapless bodice; A-line skirt is full-length with train; several petticoats of tulle attached; stacked button and loop closures at center-back. Donor's mother worked at OSU Music Department. Wedding dress was worn by the donor's mother to wed in 1959 in New York. The donor's mother graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Home Economics. Donor included a framed photograph of her mother wearing the dress, several laminated newspaper articles of the wedding, a complete wedding invitation, and the wedding certificate.
a) Wedding Dress of ivory silk with long, pointed sleeves of embroidered tulle lace in a stylized floral design; deep-V slit neckline; empire waist; princess seams; full-length A-line skirt; attached petticoats of tulle and taffeta; center-back zip closure. b) Cap of ivory satin with lace overlay and fine tulle veil. c) Bouquet of blue and white silk roses with green wrapped stems tied in ribbons with bows.
Wedding dress of ivory silk satin with lace accents: a) Bodice has deep, square neckline trimmed in scalloped lace ruffles; crocheted covered, stacked button closure down center-front; fitted bodice has boning; long sleeves trimmed with scalloped lace ruffles; pointed waist is skirted in back; lined in cotton. b) Skirt of silk satin is full-length with box pleated trim at hem; overlay of floral embroidered lace on tulle ground across front; pleated at back with extra fabric for bustle.
Wedding gown of cream colored rayon satin with floral lace overlay on bodice and down center-front of skirt; lace of pale yellow vined roses on tulle ground; bodice is fitted with princess seams; angular scoop neckline is accented with clusters of beads; long sleeves are tapered with pointed ends and stacked covered buttons and loop closures at wrists; skirt is gathered into the pointed waistline at the sides and around the back; skirt is floor length with train; stacked button and loop closure at center-back.
