Gray wool dress ensemble worn by Katie Schock, an Old Order River Brethren woman, on her wedding day near Washington Boro. Consists of skirt (A), top (B), apron (C) and cape (D), all of the same fabric.
A. Skirt: Gathered heavily in front. A 14-inch long opening at back with a pair of hook & eye closures on waist band. Olive-colored shoulder straps. Pocket of different fabric sewn onto back of skirt at proper left side. Deep hem.
B. Top: Lined with long sleeves. Front opening has 8 hooks and eyes. Bust darts, pleat in center of back at hem.
C. Apron: Pleats in front. Waist band extended, with ties of same fabric.
D. Cape: Lined; has a small piece of fabric for pins sewn onto back near bottom tip.
A: Skirt is fair with several mended holes e.g. on front near waist. Heavily altered and worn, esp. waist band.
B: Top is stained at armpits, small stains and wear at sleeve cuffs with mended lining. Worn spot at bottom front of proper left side. Mended holes under armpits. Moisture stains on lining.
C. Apron has some light stains; very worn spot near bottom, 6" in from proper left corner.
D. Cape is good except for extensive moisture stains on lining.
Object ID
2017.012.1
Place of Origin
Washington Boro, Manor Twp.
Credit
Gift of Faithe Keller Zercher in memory of Katie Schock Keller
High-top black leather shoes with 1.5" high heels. Undecorated except for some trim stitching with tiny perforations. Has eyelets and laces. Inside lining is canvas with gray leather edging.
Maker is unknown. Worn by Katie Schock Keller, an Old Order River Brethren woman from Washington Boro who married in 1910 and lived in Dallas Center, Iowa. Husband John M. Keller was a Bishop.
