Wedding dress with orange blossom

anonymous, c. 1880 - c. 1885

Symbolism plays an important part in the decorations for a wedding. From the 19th century onwards a white wedding dress stood for virginity, purity, and innocence. Orange blossom brought happiness and chastity, and was considered indispensable according to contemporary etiquette. Brides, therefore, incorporated orange blossoms, either real or made of wax, in their hair, on their dress, or in their wedding bouquet. In this case orange blossoms made of wax adorn the gown.

  • Artwork typewomenswear, main garment, wedding dress
  • Object numberBK-1973-339-A
  • Dimensionslength 138 cm x length 250 cm x circumference 62 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Wedding dress with orange blossom

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1973-339-A

  • Description

    Bruidsjapon met sleep van wit laken, kant en oranjebloesem. Getailleerd lijfje over de rok gedragen. Staand boordje. Lange gladde mouw. Rok met diepe verticale plooien. Een met kantstrook opgezette achterbaan loopt over een grote queue de Paris in een lange sleep uit. Versiering van oranjebloesem en kant.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Netherlands (possibly)

  • Dating

    c. 1880 - c. 1885

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    length 138 cm x length 250 cm x circumference 62 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the Stichting tot Bevordering van de Belangen van het Rijksmuseum

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1973

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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