Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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An interview with the last two brides to wear the Lockhart Family wedding veil, a lace veil worn by 27 brides over a period of 70 years. Meredith Perryman and Jane Merchant discuss their recollections of the grandmother, ‘Nessie’ Hackett and share insights into preserving family traditions and legacy. The story of the Lockhart Family wedding veil is on display in our Treasures Gallery.

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Music credit: 'Piano background music' by SigmaMusicArt, pixabay.