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Bridesmaid's Outfit

ca. 1903 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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 details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 5 parts.

  • Bridesmaid's Dress
  • Bridesmaid's Cap
  • Bridesmaid's Shoe
  • Bridesmaid's Shoe
  • Bridesmaid's Parasol
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.
Collection
Accession number
MISC.485:1 to 5-1986

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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