Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
1987.085 |
Object Identification Number |
1987.085.013c |
Object Name |
Slip |
Donor |
Robertson, Doris and LaVerne |
Description |
A wedding slip. The slip is made from white cotton. There are two straps hemstitched at the edges with embroidered details. The top edge and neckline are scalloped. The upper bodice portion is embroidered with flowers and has tiny circular cutwork details. There is a ribbon that is woven through some of the circles at the top, presumedly used to tighten the neckline. There is an embroidered insert midway down the skirt portion. The hem is scalloped and has the same embroidery as the bodice portion. |
Dimensions |
W-10.5 L-46.5 inches |
Made By |
Christiansen, Anna |
Place Of Origin |
likely USA/MN |
Owned By |
Christiansen, Anna |
Used By |
Christiansen, Anna |
Material |
cotton/lace/plastic |
Associated People |
Christiansen, Anna Christiansen, F.L. Axel Robertson, Doris Robertson, LaVerne |
Search Terms |
Christiansen, Anna Christiansen, F.L. Axel Robertson, Doris Robertson, LaVerne wedding gown slip underskirt ceremony women clothing bride Northfield, Minnesota embroidery handmade sewing handwork needlework hemstitch flower cutwork ribbon |
Provenance |
The wedding garments (1987.085.013a-c) were made and worn by Anna Christiansen on her wedding day. On May 28, 1910, she married Pastor F.L. Axel Christiansen in Northfield, Minnesota. 1987.085.001 is a photograph of Axel and Anna Christiansen on their wedding day. Anna is wearing the wedding garments. --------------------------------------------------------- FAMILY HISTORY NOTES: F.L. Axel Christiansen was born in Denmark on April 24, 1873. He died in Lake Mills, Iowa on November 27 1953. He is buried in Salem Cemetery, Lake Mills, Iowa. Mrs. Anna Christiansen was born on April 24, 1877. She died at Cox Rest Home on Lake Mills, Iowa on August 25, 1964. She is buried at Salem Cemetery, Lake Mills, Iowa. |
Images |
209\1987085013c.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
1987 |