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Wedding Veil

MOA: University of British Columbia

3048/27

White wedding veil with floral headband. The veil consists of layers of synthetic tulle in two lengths, attached to the headband. The headband is covered in small paper and synthetic fibre flowers and stems. The flowers are decorated with pearlescent plastic sequins and small faux pearls.

  • Narrative

    The wedding dress ensemble (3048/25-27) was designed by Filipino couturier Arturo Cruz, in a contemporary version of the Maria Clara style. Julia Mercado Gonzalez was married in this veil to Dr. Miguel P. Tecson at St. Augustine church in Vancouver, December 1962. The set includes her gloves, shoes, cord, pillow and bouquet holder (3048/28-32).

  • Type of Item veil
  • Culture Filipino
  • Material synthetic fibre, paper, plastic
  • Measurements height 98.4 cm, width 78.5 cm, depth 16.2 cm (overall)
  • Creator Arturo V. Cruz
  • Previous Owner Julia Tecson, Miguel Tecson
  • Received from Miguel Tecson
  • Made in Manila
  • Creation Date during 1962
  • Ownership Date before January 27, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on January 27, 2014
  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3048/0027

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