The History of Wedding Fashions – Tesson Ferry Library

 

The History of Wedding Fashions

Wednesday, July 30, 2:00 p.m.

A wedding gown tells the story of the woman who wore it and the time in which she lived. The Missouri History Museum’s collections consists of several artifacts documenting the life of the diverse inhabitants of the St. Louis region. This presentation is a rare opportunity for the public to see images and hear a curator discuss some of the most outstanding examples of wedding attire in the Museum’s collection.

Adults. Auditorium.

Princess Grace of Monaco

The wedding photo above shows Princess Grace of Monaco’s entourage of Maids of Honor and bridesmaids wearing their special dresses.
From: http://www.fashion-era.com/Weddings/1956_old_wedding_photos_royal.htm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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