Peterman, Joseph, 1898-1962
Person
Biography
Joseph Peterman was the husband of Sophie Peterman and the father of Norma Peterman.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Sophie Peterman Wedding Dress
Collection
Identifier: B249
Abstract
Sophie Miller Peterman was born in 1900 in Denver, Colorado. She was the daughter of Lithuanian immigrants Anna and Robert Lazar Miller, who were pioneers of Denver's Jewish community. In about 1920, Sophie Miller married Joseph (Joe) Peterman, and they had a daughter named Norma. Sophie Peterman died in Denver in 1986. The collection consists of one ivory satin wedding gown worn by Sophie Peterman on her wedding day.
Dates:
1915-1920
Wedding Gown with Waist Drape, between 1915-1920
Item
Identifier: B249.01.0001.00001
Abstract
A wedding gown with a waist drape. The bodice has three layers: bottom layer consists of ornate copper threads on ivory satin fabric (originally part of another garment made approximately ten years earlier); the middle layer is silk, and the top layer is silk jacquard. From the waist down, there are two layers: bottom layer is a fine thin silk underlay and the top layer is an off-white silk jacquard overdress. There are capped chiffon sleeves and a cotton petersham waistband that also serves...
Dates:
between 1915-1920
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