Wedding dress with orange blossom
Symbolism plays an important part in the decorations for a wedding. From the 19th century onwards a white wedding dress stood for virginity, purity, and innocence. Orange blossom brought happiness and chastity, and was considered indispensable according to contemporary etiquette. Brides, therefore, incorporated orange blossoms, either real or made of wax, in their hair,
on their dress, or in their wedding bouquet. In this case orange blossoms made of wax adorn the gown.
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Wedding dress with orange blossom
Symbolism plays an important part in the decorations for a wedding. From the 19th century onwards a white wedding dress stood for virginity, purity, and innocence. Orange blossom brought happiness and chastity, and was considered indispensable according to contemporary etiquette. Brides, therefore, incorporated orange blossoms, either real or made of wax, in their hair,
on their dress, or in their wedding bouquet. In this case orange blossoms made of wax adorn the gown.
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Aankoop met steun van de Stichting tot Bevordering van de Belangen van het Rijksmuseum
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Purchased with the support of ...... e Belangen van het Rijksmuseum
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Bij de aankleding van een huwe ...... erd met oranjebloesem van was.
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identifier
BK-1973-339-A
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Rijksmuseum
title
Trouwjurk met oranjebloesem
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Wedding dress with orange blossom
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created
c. 1880 - c. 1885
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ca. 1880 - ca. 1885
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extent
circumference 62 cm
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lengte 138 cm
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lengte 250 cm
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length 138 cm
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length 250 cm
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omtrek 62 cm
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Collectie: kostuums en accessoires
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Collection: costumes and accessories
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