Ivory satin underdress with transparent silk tunic cover. High neck with round edges. Silver thread from tunic "V" in front to neckline space is filled in with lace and net. Decorated with sequins and beads. Sleeves are sheer net short and edged with silver threads. 22 rows of beaded sequins start at sleeve edge and extend toward shoulder. Bodice has ahigh waistline bound at shoulder and a "V" neck with satin covered cording. Transparent silk gathered at hip and flaring out to a wide bottom hemline in front and extending into a train in back. Tunic of sheer crepe fastened at waist and covered in cording design. Front panel of miniature tucks edged with overlay of heavy embroidery and silk on either side of panel around the bottom of the wide tunic wich has heavy threaded embroidery. Back bodice matches front skirt, tunic has draped fullness over hips and extends downward over train. Lining is heavy satin attached to under skirt edged with pleated satin. Train is also lined with sheer wool and satin pleating. History: Dress was worn by Zella Gibson at her marriage to Dr. Henry Elberg in 1910. Elberg Zella Gibson's Wedding Dress.
