Historical information

Taffeta Silk dress worn by Miss Lydia Gaudion at her Marriage to Mr John Hunter, November 1881.
This was the first Wedding in the new Methodist Church building.

Physical description

Taffeta silk, olive green with taupe contrast, wedding dress. Self-covered buttons down front. Layered pleated hemline, lace around the cuffs, and a bustle, and petticoat. Ruby and green stone brooch in shape of a flower, with a clear stone in the centre, worn at the neckline of the dress.