Home
Podcasts
About Us
- History of The Bowes Museum
- John & Josephine Bowes
- The Building
- Park & Gardens
- The Bowes Museum Charitable Trust
- Contact Us
- Recruitment
  - Vacancies
  - Volunteer Opportunities
- Going Green
Collections
- Introduction
- Fine Art
- Ceramics and Glass
- Furniture
- Textiles & Dress
- Object Search
- Useful Links
The Silver Swan
- The Silver Swan
- The Silver Swan Conservation Project - week 1
- The Silver Swan Conservation Project - week 2
- The Silver Swan Conservation Project - week 3
- The Silver Swan Conservation Project - week 4
- The Silver Swan Conservation Project - week 5
- The Silver Swan Conservation Project - week 6
- The Silver Swan Conservation Project - week 7
- The Silver Swan Conservation Project - week 8
- The Silver Swan Conservation Project - week 9
- The Silver Swan Conservation Project - week 10
- The Silver Swan Conservation Project - week 11
- The Silver Swan Conservation Project - week 12
- The Silver Swan Conservation Project - week 13
Weddings & Functions
- Introduction
- Weddings and Civil Ceremonies
- Naming Ceremonies
- Renewal of Vows Ceremonies
- Meetings & Corporate Hospitality
- Private Functions
Groups & Coaches
- Welcome
- Planning a Group Visit
- Tours & Lectures
- Refreshments
- Booking Form
Visiting Us
- Location
- Public Transport
- Opening Hours & Admission
- Access
- Families
- Leaflet
- What Our Visitors Say
- Useful Links
Contact Us
- Contact Details
- Enquiries and Feedback
Café Bowes
Shop
News
- Latest News
- Press Releases
- Media Contact
- Media Room
Capital Projects
- Introduction
- Completed Projects
- Projects in Progress
- Future Projects
What's On
- Exhibitions
- Events
Friends
- Introduction
- Friends Area Login
- Volunteers-Committee
- Items acquired with the help of the Friends
- History of the Friends of The Bowes Museum
- Membership Benefits and Application Form
- Forthcoming events
  - Schedule of Events
Learning
- Introduction
- Schools
- Teacher Training
- Family Fun
- After School Club
- Games
- Education Contact Form
- Education Links
Support Us
- Introduction
- Individual Giving
- Trusts and Foundations
- Corporate Support
- Current Supporters
Virtual Tours
Keep Informed
Fun Things To Do
Site Map

Enter any Object Name, Number or Accession Number in the following box to search The Bowes Museum Collections:

Can't find what you're after? Why not have a look at our search tips

Advanced Search «

Object Name

Collection

Artist / Maker (Surname)

Date

From To

Place

Museum Number

AND OR

Wedding Dress

click to enlarge

Wedding Dress

Wedding dress in old gold satin with shoulder cape edged with white swansdown.

Place: England

Object Type: wedding dress

Period: Victoria

Broad Date: Early Victorian

Actual Date: 1840

Century: 19th century

Material: Satin

Museum Accession Number: 1963.773.A-C/CST.742