Celebrant's Dress
Production date
1973
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Description
A mauve floral ankle-length dress with ruffled hem
Classification
COSTUME Wedding woman
Maker
Production date
1973
Measurements
Collar to hem of skirt: 1300mm
Shoulder width: 320mm
Shoulder width: 320mm
Media/Materials description
Cotton, plastic
History and use
Laura Ashley’s Victorian-inspired flowing dresses had mass appeal, defining the zeitgeist and capturing the bohemian and hippie spirit of the 1970s.
Australia's first appointed marriage celebrant, Lois D'Arcy wore this romantic, mauve, floral Laura Ashley maxi dress to perform her first marriage ceremony at the Gold Coast on 9 September 1973.
Lois chose her dress for its feminine, understated and modest style and colour which she felt would complement but not draw attention away from the bride.
Australia's first appointed marriage celebrant, Lois D'Arcy wore this romantic, mauve, floral Laura Ashley maxi dress to perform her first marriage ceremony at the Gold Coast on 9 September 1973.
Lois chose her dress for its feminine, understated and modest style and colour which she felt would complement but not draw attention away from the bride.
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Registration number
H50114
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