Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Marguerite Waterman’s 1921 dark ivory wedding dress features several 1920s style elements. A short hemline paired with a lengthy train captures the decade’s appreciation for asymmetrical fashions. The elongated front panel with a swallow’s tail edge (pointed ends and a curved center) is accented with pearl tassels, a quintessential 1920s detail.
Marguerite Waterman (1896-1993) was raised in Portland. In 1921, she married William Bangs Cobb, a University of Maine graduate and World War I veteran. The couple married at Woodfords Congregational Church in Portland.
About This Item
- Title: Cocktail-length wedding gown, Portland, ca. 1921
- Creation Date: circa 1921
- Subject Date: circa 1921
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Silk, glass, silver
- Local Code: 1993.257.50
- Collection: Costume collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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