FOUR SILK EVENING OR DAY BODICES, 1855-1865

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  • Lot: 112
  • February 12th, 2025 - Vintage for Valentines
1 cinnamon & black striped patterned silk w/ oak leaf & acorn motif, piped throughout, glazed linen lining, 1855, B 34”, L 13”, (underarm shatter w/ repairs, 2.5” opening left slv, lining discolored) Fair; 1 pink plaid silk taffeta w/ piping, coordinated ribbon ruffle to short slv, 1855, B 32”, L 17”, (discoloration, few missing closures) Good; 1 taffeta warp chine w/ floral stripe & striped tan ground, silk ribbon fringe, neckline & armscye piped, glazed linen lining, 1858, B 32", L 12", (underarm & CB placket shattering, 1” tear CB W, discoloration, tiny holes & sm stains, wear to fringe) Fair; 1 black faille w/ self-edged ruffle, 1865, B 33”, L 16”, (minor iron shine, buttons damaged/missing, trim remnants inner neckline) Fair-good. Valentine Museum.

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  • Price Realized: $ 687.5
  • Category: Womens Day
  • Era: 1850-1890

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