British citizen Gwendoline (Green) McDonald wore this suit for her wedding to Canadian airman John McDonald. Gwendoline was one of an estimated 48,000 war brides from Britain and other European countries, and their 22,000 children, who emigrated to Canada at the end of the war.

Wedding Suit Worn by Gwendoline (Green) McDonald
Canadian War Museum 20080052-004

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