Wedding Garter
January 1922-early February 1922 (made), 16 February 1922 (worn)
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Elasticated wedding garter in eau-de-nil satin with a lace border and applied flowers.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Elastic, satin, lace and applied work |
| Brief description | Eau-de-nil satin and lace garter from wedding ensemble, Lucile, ca. 1922, England |
| Physical description | Elasticated wedding garter in eau-de-nil satin with a lace border and applied flowers. |
| Gallery label | Bride's garter
Lucile (1862-1935)
London
1921-2
In the 19th and 20th centuries, wedding garters were worn as tokens of good fortune. In earlier periods young men had competed with each other for the bride's garters because of their association with good luck in love.
Silk satin, wax and paper
Given by Mrs Norman Colville
V&A: T.314F-1985(2011) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Norman Colville |
| Object history | Designed and made for Amy Colville to marry Steven Bilsland at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, 16 February 1922. |
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| Accession number | T.314F-1985 |
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| Record created | April 18, 2008 |
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