Lot 885
A Victorian wedding gown worn by Emma Oldfield on the occation of her marriage to Rear-Admiral...
Lot 885
Lot Description
A Victorian wedding gown worn by Emma Oldfield on the occation of her marriage to Rear-Admiral Sir Harry Stileman in 1892.
A two-piece, ivory, corded silk Victorian wedding outfit comprising a boned, knife pleated bodice with hook and eye front fastenings, lace lined, strengthened mandarin collar, three-quarter length, turned up sleeves, matching lined skirt with a handmade lace fringed hem, gathered pleats to the train, together with a pair of ivory silk shoes with 'louis heels', front bow detail and a waxed orange blossom head garland.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Condition of outfit good for its age. The ivory corded silk is discoloured particularly around the inner collar and skirt waistband. There are few marks to the bottom of the bodice and a number of dark marks on the skirt and train. White net trim is frayed at the edges, discoloured and ripped, with a section hanging loose from the bodice.
The silk shoes are very discoloured and delicate with frayed splits to the back of both shoes. The soles are worn.
The head garland is also very fragile. Wax has been broken on many petals making them less strong and causing blossom heads to loose their shape.
Waist circumference measures 52cm, shoulder to shoulder measures 25cms. Length of skirt 94cm, with train 160cm and the bust measures 66cms
Length and width of shoes 24 and 6cms, heel height 4cms.
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