Bridal Gowns

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Wedding gowns representing the fashions of 73 years were presented in a bridal show sponsored by the Madison chapter of the Alumnae Association of Edgewood College. Mary Conlin, left, wears a "flapper" era short gown of ivory satin and net which was originally worn by Inez Valliant for her marriage on Dec. 28, 1927. Geraldine Nestingen, center, models her own waltz-length gown of pleated white net and lace which she wore for her marriage on June 28, 1952. Jane Bowar, right, wears the golden brown satin dress which Minnie Hess chose for her marriage on June 10, 1884.

Date Created:
February 20, 1957

Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

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Creator

Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Date Created

February 20, 1957

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Dimensions

11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection

Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962

Call Number

PH 6442.6335B

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Wisconsin
State

Dane
County

Madison
Community

1950-1959
Decade

Unique ID
W0122GG

Legacy ID
WHi 94203

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October 1, 1959

The St. Dennis Altar Society holds its second annual mother-daughter banquet. A bridal gown revue showing wedding gown styles from 1889 to the present is presented. Shown modeling two of the gowns ...

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