75.87.1 abc
Gown, Wedding
1902
Marie Schilling Porath Blue Silk Two-Piece Gown. (a) Skirt. Material: textile, metal. Size: 24" W. x 40" L. Description: blue silk with brown silk lining, white and purple trim; purple velvet hem trim; waist closure with hooks. (b) Top. Size: 14" W. x 17" L. Description: blue silk, white and purple trim; blue silk pleated dickey insert at neckline fastens to skirt waist with hooks and is supported by stays sewn into lining with red herringbone tape; white braid and lace trim on long sleeve cuffs and bodice edging. [c] Collar. Description: blue pleated silk with brown silk lining; collar attaches to bodice neckline with metal hooks and eyes.
Worn by Mary Schilling on were wedding day 22 January 1902. Mary married Herman Porath in Lyon County, MN. Resided in Waseca after 1919.