| Brief Description |
This two piece black wedding gown is a far cry from today's wedding dresses. It was worn by Jemima Ross who married Farquar Gray in Scotland in January 1865. The Grays later settled in Masterton and were the great grandparents of the donor.
The jacket is made of closely fitted black faille with a front opening and a two-piece frilled delustered satin trim at the hem. It is fully interlined with linen or Holland cloth. It is seamed and boned at the side seams and seamed at the back with five seams. The center front is fastened with 21 hook and eyes. The stand-up collar has jet bead trim and a frilled machined-made lace jabot.
The sleeves are a shaped two-piece construction with a frill at the wrist and shoulder.
The skirt is also of black faille which is interlined. It has three satin bands inserted horizontally and with silk fringing. A fourth insert is a scalloped layer. A fifth insert is pleated. The back has a pocket. The hem at the back slopes to form a train with curved ruffles. Also on the back is a rosette/bow made of self fabric. The waistband is held with hook and eyes. The skirt is worn over a bustle and petticoats to provide a full sweeping style.
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