105.86.102a,b
Gown, Wedding
1905
Maria Christina (Nelson) Turnacliff White Sheer Long-Sleeved Cotton. (a,b) Material: textile, metal. (a) Bodice. Description: white sheer cotton; long, puffed sleeves with lace inserts and five buttons at wrist; high collar; gathered waist; embroidered pattern on front and back. (b) Skirt. Description: white cotton, floor-length, ruffles at hemline which forms a short train in back; lace inserts in skirt; two-snap side closure.
Worn by Maria Christina (Nelson) Turnacliff on her wedding day August 2, 1905 , when she married Cleveland B. Turnacliff