Miss Philura's Wedding Gown (1912) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781120647184 : 1120647185 : 21 Nov 2009 : Miss Philura???????s Wedding Gown is a novel written by Florence Morse Kingsley and published in 1912. The story is set in a small town in the United States during the mid-19th century and follows the life of Philura, a young woman who dreams of getting married and wearing a beautiful wedding gown. Philura is a kind and hardworking girl who lives with her mother and sister. Despite her modest upbringing, she has a strong desire to marry a wealthy man and live a comfortable life. She spends her days working as a seamstress and saving money for her future wedding dress. The story takes a turn when Philura meets and falls in love with a poor but honest man named Jack. Her dreams of marrying a wealthy man are shattered, but she realizes that true love and happiness are more important than material wealth. As Philura prepares for her wedding, she faces many obstacles, including the disappr