Wedding Dress made from WWII Silk Parachute

Production date
1946
 Description
Ivory coloured silk wedding dress made from a WWII silk parachute. Was worn by Ellen (Nell) Martin on July 6, 1946, and her daughter Gillian (Jill) Harkness in 1970. Refer Research tab for further information, as well as object file. Photos of both brides also in object file.
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Object detail

Production date
1946
Media/Materials
Silk gown with decorative netting, velour and nylon trim
Measurements
2440mm Dress and Train Length
2110mm Train Width
1400mm Dress Length
275mm Dress Waist
610mm Sleve Length
Production place
Hamilton, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Gift of Gillian Harkness and Ellen (Nell) Martin,
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
2012/26/1

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