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Wedding Gown, 1918

Young woman in wedding gown holding bouquet of flowers. A wedding dress or wedding gown is the clothing worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony. Color, style and ceremonial importance of the gown can depend on the religion and culture of the wedding participants. In Western cultures, brides often choose a white wedding dress, which was made popular by Queen Victoria in the 19th century. In eastern cultures, brides often choose red to symbolize auspiciousness. Reproduction of painting by Bessie Pease Gutmann.
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Title:
Wedding Gown, 1918
Caption:
Young woman in wedding gown holding bouquet of flowers. A wedding dress or wedding gown is the clothing worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony. Color, style and ceremonial importance of the gown can depend on the religion and culture of the wedding participants. In Western cultures, brides often choose a white wedding dress, which was made popular by Queen Victoria in the 19th century. In eastern cultures, brides often choose red to symbolize auspiciousness. Reproduction of painting by Bessie Pease Gutmann.
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3226 x 4800 px | 44.3 MB
Print size:
27.3 x 40.6 cm | 10.8 x 16.0 in (300 dpi)
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