Date:1926
Description:This was worn by Mary Ellen Barks when she married her husband Mr Simon Salt on 16th June 1926. This is a gold or 'champagne' coloured georgette and lace wedding dress. It is knee length, with a low waistline highlighted by a blue stone and gold metal clasp belt. It has a detachable 'modesty' lace panel which you can see below the neck and would have been worn with a neck tie.
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This was worn by Mary Ellen Barks when she married her husband Mr Simon Salt on 16th June 1926. This ...
Worn in 1926 by Mrs Salt (nee Miss Mary Ellen Barks) on her wedding day. Although they appear plain ...
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Image courtesy of: Mrs Edwards
Donor ref:NM.1997.169.1® (22/27482)
Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme
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