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#2684 - c. 1883 STERN BROS. Wedding Gown of Cream Grenadine and Lace with
Satin Ribbons! First I have to say "Stern".
Especially difficult to part with, with that Stern Label. Just to
give you a clue, visit the Museum / Page 2 on this website and
look at the first gown on that page.. the medieval looking one
with all the rhinestones! That was also a Stern gown. Now do you
see what I'm talking about??? I've had a few gowns from
"Sterns, New York" over the years and they have always
been the fanciest of the fancy. This gown is even earlier than
that since it's labeled "Stern Bros." so I'm assuming
that they started out as a small shop and then grew to the
department store. I'm not sure if they started as dressmakers or
importers.. I want to say importers from France since their gowns
were so magnificent..., but I don't know. All the three (!)
underskirt hems are still there in in quite good condition.
Tiered lace skirt with the bustle wrap and trimmed everywhere it
seems with bows!
SOLD - but on display in Museum Category for Research/Study