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Conservation of a Victorian Wedding Dress

  • Lace trim of wedding dress



    Lace trim shown before (left) and after (right) conservation

  • Detail of lace cuff



    Detail of lace cuff before conservation

  • Lace trim of wedding dress



    Trim shown before and after cleaning

  • Assessing size and shape of crinoline



    Cotton tape is added to assess size and shape of crinoline

  • Mannequin with fake bustle



    Mannequin with fake bustle front (left) and rear (right) views

  • Reproduction crinoline on mannequin



  • Reproduction petticoat covers the crinoline



  • Wedding dress and veil mounted after conservation



  • Wedding dress and veil mounted after conservation, rear view



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