COSTUME: dress: wedding dress, Fraser Sons & Co, Scotland, Glasgow, 12 Buchanan Street (place of manufacture), 1883 (silk, cotton)

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COSTUME: dress: wedding dress, Fraser Sons & Co, Scotland, Glasgow, 12 Buchanan Street (place of manufacture), 1883 (silk, cotton)

3548244 COSTUME: dress: wedding dress, Fraser Sons & Co, Scotland, Glasgow, 12 Buchanan Street (place of manufacture), 1883 (silk, cotton); 60x130 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: E.1979.18

COSTUME
dress: wedding dress
Fraser Sons & Co
Scotland, Glasgow, 12 Buchanan Street (place of manufacture): Renfrewshire, Renfrew, Castlehill House (place of use)
1883
silk, cotton
bust: 810 mm: footprint: 600 mm x 1300 mm: waist: 560 mm

Woman's dress or wedding dress in light cream silk satin and woven patterned silk. Standing dagged collar, fitted bodice fastening centre front, full-length sleeves. Skirt, full-length, short, puffed over-skirt pleated into waistband, underskirt in woven patterned silk. Back with pleats to go over bustle extending into train. Labelled 'Fraser Sons & Co. 12 Buchanan, St Glasgow'. Worn Jessie Doig Brown at her wedding to William Wood on 15 March 1883.); Photo © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Media ID 38416562

© Photo © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection / Bridgeman Images

19th Century Fashion Glasgow

EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning wedding dress, created by Fraser Sons & Co in Glasgow in 1883, is a true masterpiece of Victorian fashion. Made from light cream silk satin and woven patterned silk, this dress exudes elegance and sophistication. The intricate details such as the standing dagged collar, fitted bodice, and full-length sleeves showcase the craftsmanship of the time. The skirt of the dress features a puffed over-skirt pleated into the waistband, with an underskirt in woven patterned silk adding depth and texture to the ensemble. The back of the dress boasts pleats that flow over a bustle and extend into a graceful train, perfect for making a grand entrance on one's wedding day. Worn by Jessie Doig Brown at her wedding to William Wood on March 15th, 1883, this dress holds sentimental value as well as historical significance. The label from Fraser Sons & Co adorns this gown as a mark of quality and prestige. Now housed in the Glasgow Museums collection, this exquisite piece serves as a reminder of past traditions and timeless beauty. A true work of art that captures both the essence of its era and the joyous occasion it was worn for.

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