trousseaus
Wedding wardrobe collections
Trousseaus is the plural of trousseau, the collection of clothing, linens, and household items a bride assembles before marriage.
Traditionally, a trousseau represented a woman's contribution to establishing a new household: She spent months preparing her trousseau.
The custom has largely faded in Western cultures, though the word persists in wedding contexts.
Also spelled trousseaux.
Marriage rite and feast
- linensHousehold fabric goods
- dowryMarital property transfer
- hope chestTrunk for marriage preparations
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
monogrammed · sheets · towels · tablecloths · pillowcases · lace · silverware · china
Bride's keepsake collection
- glory boxTrunk for wedding preparations
- family traditionsCustoms passed through generations
- betrothalFormal marriage agreement
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
ceremonial · customs · ancestral · generational · inheritance
Garment storage furniture
- garmentsArticles of clothing
- dressesOne-piece women's garments
- undergarmentsClothing worn beneath outerwear
- negligeesSheer women's nightwear
robes · stockings · gloves · corsets · petticoats · chemises · outfits · accessories
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
- linensHousehold fabric goods
- dowryMarital property transfer
- hope chestTrunk for marriage preparations
embroidery · monogrammed · sheets · towels · tablecloths · pillowcases · lace · silverware · china · bedding
bottom drawer
Bride's keepsake collection
- glory boxTrunk for wedding preparations
- family traditionsCustoms passed through generations
- betrothalFormal marriage agreement
engagement · ceremonial · customs · ancestral · generational · inheritance
wardrobe
Garment storage furniture
- garmentsArticles of clothing
- dressesOne-piece women's garments
- undergarmentsClothing worn beneath outerwear
negligees · robes · stockings · gloves · corsets · petticoats · chemises · outfits · accessories · sewing
trousseausestate sales
Household contents sold after death
liquidations · divestments · bequests · liquidation sales · garage sales