TWO GIRLS AFTERNOON DRESSES, LATE 1870s-MID 1880s

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  • Lot: 175
  • September 20th, 2023 - Fall into Fashion Vintage Sale
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont 05101
2-pc seafoam silk twill w/ side cascades & collar trim of mm lace, silk satin ribbon bows w/ mm lace, smocking across front yoke, knife pleats to CB into puffed bustle w/ double fall, twill cotton gimp w/ dyed MOP buttons, double knife pleated flounce w/ gathered lace, mid 1880s, jkt B 28”, L 20”-29”, dress B 26”, W 28”, L 34”, (discoloration, 2” seam opening each cuff, sm holes) good; 1-pc deep brown silk satin w/ faux W coat, brown & cream ombre velvet vertical stripes at front, cuffs & pockets, princess line finished w/ straight edge curved tabs w/ triple button decoration, box pleated skirt, bodice lined in patterned cotton, skirt lined in fine purple buckram, c. 1878, B 28”, W 20", L 36", (pile loss, lining damaged) very good. Valentine Museum.

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  • Price Realized: $ 625
  • Category: Childrens
  • Era: 1850-1890

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