![]() ![]() The gown was donated to the Historical Society more than 20 years ago by the late Nancy Berger. It features an A-line skirt with train and ruching at the sleeves and hem. It is white satin with a mesh overlay adorned with sequined medallions, a mandarin collar and chapel-length train.Ī gown of light olive green from 1860 is the oldest gown on display. Other gowns on display are the green gown Gloria McCauley Fierch wore for her marriage to local author Frederick Fierch, and the ivory satin sheath with square neckline, cummberbund with bow and matching train worn by Rose Anderson to her marriage to the owner of the local Ford dealer.Īnother gown on display is that worn by Virginia Kropf of Medina at her first wedding Sept. It is said that after her wedding, she made adjustments to her gown and wore it several occasions.Ĭatherine Cooper wore a gown of ivory lace with a handkerchief hem when she married Tim Cooper Jat St. Reports describe her gown as having real orange blossoms cascading down it. The exhibit includes a picture of Folsom in her wedding gown and a picture of the Christmas ornament from the White House Historical Association commemorating their wedding. Folsom lived for a while with her grandmother on North Main Street in Medina. She and President Grover Cleveland are the only couple to have a baby in the White House. She is the only bride to be married in the White House. Georgia’s gown was white silk organza over taffeta with a long train with Chantilly lace border.įrancis Folsom is the most famous bride represented. Terry, who was a career Army man, served during the Vietnam War era. Thomas’ gown hangs next to her husband Terry’s dress blues in the Museum. It was given to the Niagara County Historical Society, who loaned it back for this exhibit. In honor of the celebration, Georgia Thomas has created a display of vintage wedding gowns, loaned by members of the community and each having a story to tell.Īlice Zacher’s gown was also worn by her sister and her best friend. for Medina’s Olde Tyme Christmas on Saturday. ![]() MEDINA – The Medina Historical Society is opening its doors from 10 a.m. By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 23 November 2022 at 8:52 am ![]()
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