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Gown, Wedding
1918
Tilda Selland Williams White Satin Gown. Material: textile, pearls, beads, metal. (a) Underslip. Size: 44" L. Description: white satin slipover, v-neckline front and back. (b) Gown. Description: white "Pussy Willow" satin and crepe, white crepe bodice lining, long sheer crepe sleeves, long white skirt with crepe panel inserts front and back fringed at bottom, white pearl and seed beads and silver tube bead trim on skirt. (c) Belt. Size: 34" L. Description: white satin sash, white bead trim and a panel of silver tube and seed beads tapers to a point in the front. (d) Veil. Size: 72" L. Description: white net attached to wire headband. (e) Extra piece of veiling.
Worn by Tillie (Tilda) L. Selland on her wedding day 24 October 1918. Tilda Selland married Lloyd A. Williams in Waseca County, MN. Tillie was a Waseca County resident all her life. Handkerchief 75.87.3 goes with wedding gown.