Dress, Wedding; Enid Herbert; 1968; GO.1999.23
Dress, Wedding
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This is the wedding dress of Mary Ogg, the first woman to be elected Mayor of the Gore District (1995-2001).
Mary Elizabeth McKinlay, wed David John Ogg in August 1968 in her home town of Invercargill at the Church of St Therese. The sheath gown is of white tetron crepe and features two panels of guipure lace down the front of the gown. The elbow length sleeves also featured the same lace. The long cathedral train set into the shoulders was edged with a deep border of lace.
Mary was a District Nurse and a strong advocate for comprehensive health services for Eastern Southland. In recognition of her public service, Mary was made a Companion of the Queen's Service Order in 2002.
Enid Herbert, a well-known seamstress of Gore, made this gown. She was known for completing dresses at the very last minute. She was also a valued member of the Operatic Society creating many costumes during her more than 25 years of service.
Dressmaker
Date Made1968
Period1960s
Place MadeOceania, New Zealand, South Island, Southland, Gore
Medium and Materials
organic, vegetal, fibre, processed materials, cotton
organic, processed materials, textiles, lace
Dress: h 1315 mm x w 640 mm x d mm
Train: h 2030 mm x w 1060 mm x d mm
People and Families (including births, weddings, deaths)
Subject and Association Keywords Object Type Object numberGO.1999.23
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