A beautiful and increasingly hard-to-find complete 1940’s bridal ensemble, crafted in luminous ivory satin with timeless elegance and exceptional attention to detail. The gown features a flattering sweetheart neckline with a softly sculpted collar, fitted long sleeves finished with fabric-covered buttons at the cuffs, and an expertly tailored chevron-paneled waist that creates a beautifully defined silhouette. The full flowing skirt falls into a dramatic cathedral-length train, making this an unforgettable piece from every angle! The original bridal veil is included and features an attached seed pearl beaded headpiece, a sweeping cathedral-length veil, and a shorter blusher veil that can be worn over the face and then lifted back after the ceremony. Also included is a second coordinating beaded headpiece, extra matching silk satin fabric, the original shoulder pads, the original vintage suitcase used to store the ensemble, and the original metal door hanger for the suitcase. Adding to its wonderful provenance, the dress also comes with a photocopy of the original newspaper wedding announcement, which tells the story of the bride wearing her mother’s satin wedding gown at Duke Chapel. The article also notes that the original veil was lovingly restored using some of its original seed pearls, making this a truly special piece of documented family history! The gown closes with its original metal side zipper and remains in beautiful vintage condition with expected age-related wear. Please review photos carefully, as they are part of the description. A remarkable and increasingly rare complete 1940’s bridal ensemble with its original accessories, documented history, and incredible provenance!
Measurements: Bust 35”, Waist 26”, Hips 54”, Shoulder 14.5”, Sleeve 24”, Shoulder to Hem 88”, Waist to Hem Back 69.5”, Waist to Hem Front 36.5”. Veil- First Tier Length 41”, Second Tier Length 93”
All sales final: It is our mission to disclose all issues found, but all of our items are vintage - which means most of them have been worn or used and may have minor issues. In the event that we have overlooked an issue, it is not because we misrepresented the item, it is because the issue was not apparent enough to demand our attention. We can only apologize for our oversight and hope you can repair the issue, but we do not accept returns for items we have photographed & listed on our website.
A beautiful and increasingly hard-to-find complete 1940’s bridal ensemble, crafted in luminous ivory satin with timeless elegance and exceptional attention to detail. The gown features a flattering sweetheart neckline with a softly sculpted collar, fitted long sleeves finished with fabric-covered buttons at the cuffs, and an expertly tailored chevron-paneled waist that creates a beautifully defined silhouette. The full flowing skirt falls into a dramatic cathedral-length train, making this an unforgettable piece from every angle! The original bridal veil is included and features an attached seed pearl beaded headpiece, a sweeping cathedral-length veil, and a shorter blusher veil that can be worn over the face and then lifted back after the ceremony. Also included is a second coordinating beaded headpiece, extra matching silk satin fabric, the original shoulder pads, the original vintage suitcase used to store the ensemble, and the original metal door hanger for the suitcase. Adding to its wonderful provenance, the dress also comes with a photocopy of the original newspaper wedding announcement, which tells the story of the bride wearing her mother’s satin wedding gown at Duke Chapel. The article also notes that the original veil was lovingly restored using some of its original seed pearls, making this a truly special piece of documented family history! The gown closes with its original metal side zipper and remains in beautiful vintage condition with expected age-related wear. Please review photos carefully, as they are part of the description. A remarkable and increasingly rare complete 1940’s bridal ensemble with its original accessories, documented history, and incredible provenance!
Measurements: Bust 35”, Waist 26”, Hips 54”, Shoulder 14.5”, Sleeve 24”, Shoulder to Hem 88”, Waist to Hem Back 69.5”, Waist to Hem Front 36.5”. Veil- First Tier Length 41”, Second Tier Length 93”
All sales final: It is our mission to disclose all issues found, but all of our items are vintage - which means most of them have been worn or used and may have minor issues. In the event that we have overlooked an issue, it is not because we misrepresented the item, it is because the issue was not apparent enough to demand our attention. We can only apologize for our oversight and hope you can repair the issue, but we do not accept returns for items we have photographed & listed on our website.
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