tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148301208915043821.post7831554739306824150..comments2024-03-28T03:18:55.278-04:00Comments on All The Pretty Dresses: 1890's Brown Outfit with Black LaceIsabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420037377392425312noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148301208915043821.post-74288338371643685032013-03-20T19:48:56.300-04:002013-03-20T19:48:56.300-04:00Laura Ingalls (Wilder) was sewing her gowns with h...Laura Ingalls (Wilder) was sewing her gowns with her Ma, first a practical serviceable black (wool? actually I forget the fabric), then they were going to do a wedding gown. Then Almanzo found out his mother and sister were coming to Dakota Territory from the East with big plans for a fancy wedding no one could afford. So he and Laura were quietly married, alone with the pastor. She never had time to make her wedding gown. She wore her black dress. Her Ma fussed and said, "Married in black, you'll wish yourself back." But Laura insisted they had to be married quickly to avoid a pricey wedding. <br /><br />Just thought I'd share that as opposite example. I always liked the story. I'm enjoying the photos you post. Whatever the facts are, it is a lovely gown. =) <br />Laurielahbluebonnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950236885711745357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148301208915043821.post-64015292157734183872013-03-20T16:43:28.255-04:002013-03-20T16:43:28.255-04:00If it was someone very poor, the woman could have ...If it was someone very poor, the woman could have bought a new dress for the wedding that was just a "Sunday best". My great-grandmother wears a blouse and skirt on her wedding picture that follow the cut of the year to the T - basic white blouse, dark woollen skirt, looking brand new.<br />The sleeves are YUMMY !Green Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637305725874820625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148301208915043821.post-20866571484339202012013-03-20T15:16:41.346-04:002013-03-20T15:16:41.346-04:00Oh yes, as I said, there are examples of not-white...Oh yes, as I said, there are examples of not-white gowns but even those tend to be "fancier" materials. This is pretty plain jane by the Belle Epoque standards. Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01420037377392425312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148301208915043821.post-66987834438312430932013-03-20T15:12:31.519-04:002013-03-20T15:12:31.519-04:00I have a photo and newspaper article from my great...I have a photo and newspaper article from my great grandmother's wedding. She wore a dove gray gown. I think it was described as satin but I can't remember. There is also a wedding gown in my historical society's collection from 1886 that is royal blue. Another wedding gown in the collection is from the late 1860s and is gold. There is a photo of the bride in her gown. <br />Just a few examples, but yes white or off white were the most common for wedding gowns.<br />-Emilyvintagevisions27https://www.blogger.com/profile/16769861744181538664noreply@blogger.com