Collections Highlight –War Brides & Wedding Dresses
Details of ENS DeLois (Swoboda) Woodard's Dress

	Swoboda’s circa 1945 dress is made of white rayon silk and features a chapel-length train, a sweetheart neckline filled with white net edged in satin and braid scrolls, and long sleeves with points extending over the backs of her hands. DeLois (Swoboda) Woodard Collection, Gift of Barbara Hyde, Women’s Memorial Foundation Collection. Women’s Memorial photo.

	Swoboda wedding dress bodice detail. DeLois (Swoboda) Woodard Collection, Gift of Barbara Hyde, Women’s Memorial Foundation Collection. Women’s Memorial photo.

	Swoboda wedding dress button detail. DeLois (Swoboda) Woodard Collection, Gift of Barbara Hyde, Women’s Memorial Foundation Collection. Women’s Memorial photo.