Object: Wedding dress
Designer:
Jo Copeland
(1899 - 1982)
Date: 1937
Medium: Silk organza and satin
Country: USA
Credit Line: Gift of Raymond J. Cuminale-Russo, In honor of his mother Carmela F. Russo
Object number: 2002.92.2
DescriptionWedding set: long ivory organza dress with high roll collar, long fitted sleeves puffed above elbow, and flared skirt with parallel stitched hem band; camisole style slip in bias cut satin; silk covered crown with wax flowers; custom made
Label Text:Wedding gowns of the 1930s evoked a blend of evening elegance and intimacy. This bridal creation by Jo Copeland is a rare, early example by a designer who was among the first Americans to have a successful, eponymous clothing line.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Elegance in an Age of Crisis: Fashions from the 1930s