Dress
This elegant wedding dress and veil, preserved from 1924, carries the hopes and dreams of a bride from Stuart's early years, a time when the town was just beginning to flourish following the arrival of the railroad and the boom in pineapple farming and commerce.
The careful documentation accompanying this gift shows how Elizabeth Evans treasured her mother's wedding day, honoring not just the garment itself but the family story woven through it. Today, it reminds us that behind Stuart's growth were countless families building their lives, one milestone at a time.
Not on display right now.
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| Object type | Dress, Wedding |
|---|---|
| Accession no. | 2024.02.001 |
| Where to see it | In storage |
| Provenance | Donated by Elizabeth Evans |
| Catalog description | Boxes containing Betsy Evan's Mother's Wedding Dress and Veil from 1924 with documentation |
