DINA MERRILL HARTLEY WEDDING DRESS

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About this object

Nedenia Hutton wore this gown for her marriage to Stanley M. Rumbough, Jr. on March 23, 1946.

Cream satin with nude netting on upper bodice. Off-shoulder neckline embellished with satin fabric leaves with single, central row. Seed pearls end in centerpoint with appliqued flat bow. Center of bow embroidered with initials of the bride and groom. Vertical on proper right NMH/left SMR. Modified princess corded seams gathered into flat centerfront panel. Corded waist seam dips to V in centerback. From side seam to centerback skirt gathered with standing row of graduated and gathered fabric. Closes at center back with three buttons at top of nude netting and 40 satin buttons & silk bound loops. Long sleeves of silk fabric embellished with same leaf and pearl motif. Closed with seven buttons. Hem of gown reinforced with five inch pleated & silk bound loops. Nedenia Hutton wore this gown for her marriage to Stanley M. Rumbough, Jr. on March 23, 1946.

Object name:: DINA MERRILL HARTLEY WEDDING DRESS
Made from:: Satin -- tulle -- pearls
Made in:: New York, USA
Date made:: 1946
Size:: 14 in. neck to waist, 110 in. bottom button to end of train

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:: 2010.24.1
Signature marks:
Credit line:: Gift of Dina Merrill Hartley, 2010