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History & Notes: This gown was worn by Murial Gertrude Shaw for her marriage to Donald Strehle Whitehead on November 17, 1909. Murial and Donald were both Boise High School graduates and their wedding was marked by its "utter simplicity" in the Society section of the Idaho Daily Statesman.
Description: Ivory silk blend princess style wedding gown with pleated chiffon insertions along yoke of bodice and arms of sleeves. Embroidered net at high neck collar and throughout gown.
Object Number: 1975.034.0008
Object: dress --dress, wedding
Category: Women's Garments
Circa: 1900
Materials: silk, lace, chiffon
Donor: Murial Whitehead
Description: Ivory silk blend princess style wedding gown with pleated chiffon insertions along yoke of bodice and arms of sleeves. Embroidered net at high neck collar and throughout gown.
Object Number: 1975.034.0008
Object: dress --dress, wedding
Category: Women's Garments
Circa: 1900
Materials: silk, lace, chiffon
Donor: Murial Whitehead
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