TWO WOOL OR SILK DAY DRESSES, EARLY-MID 1880s

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  • Lot: 139
  • April 24th, 2024 - Spring Sartorial Spectacular
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont
2-pc black wool twill w/ black silk taffeta faux reveres & bodice hem, CF imitation marcasite glass buttons, bodice B 34”, L 32”-50”, skirt W 26”, L 42”, (tiny-0.25” holes, light stains up to 1”, CB bodice seam let out, minor discoloration underarms & CF skirt, few missing buttons, trim shattered); 2-pc brown silk taffeta w/ bobbin lace to standing collar, CF self covered buttons & knife pleated ruffles, bodice B 34”, L 50”, skirt W 24”, L 40”, (underarm discoloration, 3.5” tear & 2” period repair bodice seat, stains up to 1.5”, damage to pleated trim, light wear/discoloration, few loose/missing button) both good; t/w extended novelty pattern silk bodice w/ spanish lace & lace & organdy lingerie overdress. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum.

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  • Category: Womens Day
  • Era: 1890-1920

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