Bridesmaid's Outfit
ca. 1903 (made)
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Bridesmaid's dress, satin and lace, United Kingdom, 1903
Bridesmaid's cap, satin and lace, United Kingdom, ca. 1903
Bridesmaid's shoe, satin, Britain, ca. 1903
Bridesmaid's shoe, satin, Britain, ca. 1903
Bridesmaid's parasol, satin, Britain, ca. 1903
Bridesmaid's cap, satin and lace, United Kingdom, ca. 1903
Bridesmaid's shoe, satin, Britain, ca. 1903
Bridesmaid's shoe, satin, Britain, ca. 1903
Bridesmaid's parasol, satin, Britain, ca. 1903
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Brief description | Bridesmaid's dress, satin and lace, United Kingdom, 1903 Bridesmaid's cap, satin and lace, United Kingdom, ca. 1903 Bridesmaid's shoe, satin, Britain, ca. 1903 Bridesmaid's shoe, satin, Britain, ca. 1903 Bridesmaid's parasol, satin, Britain, ca. 1903 |
Object history | Worn by Lady Marjorie Erskine at the wedding of her uncle, Major Walter Hervey to Hilda Gough-Calthorp. Gift given in memory of Lady Marjorie Hervey (b. 16/10/1898). Father: Frederick William Fane, 5th Marquess of Bristol (b. 8/11/1863) Mother: Alice Frances Theodora Wythes (b. 06/11/1875) Married: John Francis Ashley Erskine, Lord Erskine (m. 02/12/1919) Children: John Francis Hervey, Earl of Erskine (b. 15/02/1921), Alistair Robert Hervey Erskine (b. 21/03/1923), Captain David Hervey Erskine (b. 05/11/1924), Robert William Hervey Erskine (b. 13/10/1930). |
Historical context | At the time, it was fashionable for younger bridesmaids and pageboys to wear outfits based on historic or national costume: this dress is copied from the English styles of the 1630s and 1640s. |
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Accession number | MISC.485:1 to 5-1986 |
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Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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