Wedding Veil Item Number: 3048/27 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
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).
Item History
- Made by Arturo V. Cruz (Maker) in Manila, Philippines during 1962
- Owned by Julia Tecson
- Owned by Miguel Tecson before January 27, 2014
- Received from Miguel Tecson (Donor) on January 27, 2014
What
- Name
- Wedding Veil
- Identification Number
- 3048/27
- Type of Item
- veil
- Material
- synthetic fibre, paper and plastic
- Overall
- height 98.4 cm, width 78.5 cm, depth 16.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Filipino
- Creator
- Arturo V. Cruz (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Julia Tecson and Miguel Tecson
- Received from
- Miguel Tecson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Manila, Philippines
When
- Creation Date
- during 1962
- Ownership Date
- before January 27, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on January 27, 2014
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3048/0027