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Technical Details of Wedding Dress Sketch

Coop2024-02-09

University of Malta

University of Malta
Msida, Malta

An Irish, Edwardian-era wedding gown from the late 1800s or early 1900s typically featured a floor-length skirt, a fitted bodice, and intricate lace detailing, often with floral or geometric patterns. White gowns grew in popularity after Queen Victoria wore one in 1840. The silhouette of late Edwardian dresses, around 1910, began to change, becoming slimmer with a raised waistline and a longer corset. Necklines were often high, with a "dog collar" style, and sleeves fitted closely, sometimes with fullness at the sleeve head. Dresses of this time had magnificent detailing, including embroidery, beadwork, lace, and rich textiles

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  • Title: Technical Details of Wedding Dress Sketch
  • Short Description: Late Victorian/Edwardian Irish wedding gowns (late 1800s/early 1900s) were floor-length with fitted bodices and intricate lace. Inspired by Queen Victoria, white became popular. Edwardian styles evolved to slimmer silhouettes, higher waistlines, and detailed embellishments like embroidery and beadwork. Necklines were high, and sleeves were fitted.
  • Creator: The ATU St Angelas TRACtion Project Team, Dr. Kathryn McSweeney, Grant Agreement - 101099726 - TRACtion - CREA-CULT-2022-COOP
  • Creator Nationality: Irish
  • Creator Gender: Female
  • Date: 2024
  • Date Created: 2024-02-09
  • Date Published: 2025-03-24
  • Location: Sligo, Ireland
  • Location Created: Sligo, Ireland
  • Original Language: English
  • Subject Keywords: Victorian/Edwardian Wedding Gown, Irish Wedding Dress, Antique Wedding Dress, Wedding Dress History, Irish Lace, Victorian/Edwardian Fashion
  • Type: Traditional Costume, Dress, Wedding Dress
  • Publisher: The University of Malta TRACtion Project Team, Dr. Lorraine Portelli
  • Rights: TRACtion Project - Grant Agreement - 101099726 - TRACtion - CREA-CULT-2022-COOP, Dr. Kathryn McSweeney
  • Medium: 100% cotton ground with whitework embroidery embellishment with 100% cotton thread
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