The New York Times: Is This the Most Notable (Purple) Wedding Dress Ever Worn? Her custom Vera Wang wedding gown cost an estimated $100,000 and featured a waist-cinching Mister Pearl bodice. The Beckhams also wore now-iconic matching purple outfits for their wedding reception.

Understanding the Context

To highlight the role that Anna Murray played in the life of her husband Frederick Douglass, Ms. Murray’s plum-colored wedding gown was recreated for an event held on the couple’s 184th anniversary.