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Old 04-28-2011, 11:45 AM
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My Grandmother wore this dress in 1915 when she married, and this picture was taken of me modeling it for the scrapbook my mom is making.

Wedding dress from 1915
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Old 04-28-2011, 11:46 AM
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That is a very pretty dress & in such good shape. The model too :)
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Old 04-28-2011, 11:48 AM
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How cool that it fits you!
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Old 04-28-2011, 11:49 AM
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That's a beautiful dress. It has been kept in great condition. Would be perfect for a vintage type wedding.
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Old 04-28-2011, 12:06 PM
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I love it !! You look great in it too !
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Such a treasure you have.
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Old 04-28-2011, 01:09 PM
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How gorgeous that is!!
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That is lovely! Sure doesn't look almost 100 years old!!!
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lovely lace. and model :-)
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Beautiful! I love vintage!
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