Casgliadau Arlein

Cream satin full length wedding dress. Worn by Mrs Rita Pritchard on her wedding day at Augustine's Church, Pontllanfraith, 4 August 1942.

High neck, collarless, with slit at back of neck fastening with two self fabric covered buttons and fabric loops. Bodice front has v shaped yoke with self colour machine embroidery, with matching embroidery on waistband. Bodice slightly gathered into yoke and waistband. Fitted full length sleeves, gathered at shoulder, fastened at wrist with single hook and worked loop. Natural waist. Loose tie belt with two belt loop at waist sides. Opening at side of waist, fastening with two press studs. Slim slightly flared skirt with short peplum, edged with embroidery matching bodice. Skirt, hem slightly damaged originally worn with tulle veil and orange blossom.