| SOMETHING BORROWED SOMETHING BLUE A Wren borrows a frock from British War Relief wedding dress loan service | ||
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| Tape Master: | 7104 | |
| Catalog #: | 41526 | |
| Clip Number: | 41526-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NP 33 | |
| Timecode: | 01:56:21 - 01:59:35 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1945 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FASHION: Wedding LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England MILITARY: Women WEDDINGS: War Brides WORLD WAR TWO, HOMEFRONT: Rationing & Shortages | |
| Description: | SOMETHING BORROWED SOMETHING BLUE A Wren borrows a frock from British War Relief wedding dress loan service Various shots of women in Wren (Women's Royal Navy Service) uniform looking through wardrobe of wedding dresses with help of seamstress (also in Wren uniform). The woman is using the Wren wedding dress loan service. The seamstress takes the Wren's measurements with measuring tape. The Wren tries on one of the dresses. The seamstress folds and packs the wedding dress into a box. C/U of label on dress reading "For whoever wears this dress we wish you luck!" The loan service was started by the British War Relief. The dresses are donated by women in USA. The service is free except for a charge of 10 shillings for cleaning. Make do and Mend. | |
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