Genevieve Rydlewski Wedding Gown
and Polish Bridal Apron
January 2022
and Polish Bridal Apron
January 2022
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- Donation includes: slip, brassiere, veil, dress, apron, handkerchief.
- Handkerchief (not pictured here) features several embroidery/embellishment techniques, namely whitework and drawnwork; it is trimmed a with beaded hairpin lace edge.
- Apron used to symbolize forthcoming motherhood, wifely duties.
- Dress from Marshall Fields, Chicago (1950s).
From our February 2022 newsletter:
"A fine tradition and handsome item," declared our Museum Curator and Director, Jules Kliot, regarding the donation pictured above.
This 1950s bridal ensemble included, among other things, a stunning dress from Marshall Fields, delicate embroidered handkerchief with handmade beaded hairpin lace edge... and, adhering to an old Polish wedding tradition, an apron used to symbolize forthcoming motherhood and wifely duties.
The bride who was adorned in this beautiful gown and apron during the wedding reception was Genevieve Rydlewski. And no, you're not seeing double: she's posed here next to her twin sister.
Donated by: Nancy Szczepanski
Museum ID: 37447
Photographs: Jules Kliot