Wool Paisley Wrapper, 1860s-70s

Mrs. Gutfreund purchased this 1860s wrapper at auction and wore it as a hostess dress for a party at her home.

This wrapper or house coat is made of a printed material in a paisley pattern in light green, blue, red and white. The center front opens with worked buttons in silk thread and the garment is lined with green silk.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 18"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 45"
Hips: 58"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 52.75"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.5"

Property from the Collection of Susan Gutfreund, New York, New York

Condition:

The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: The left under arm has a worn spot next to the side seam. The back right princess seam where the seams are separated, has a 1.25" split in the fabric.
Split/Separated Seams: The back left princess seam has a 1.5" separated seam and the right princess seam has a 2" separation.
Losses: There is a small hole on the front elbow crease of the right sleeve. There is a 1.5" hole in the bottom right hemline. The hemline braided binding has several small losses from wear along the center back hem.
Soiling/Spots: The neckline and interior under arms has some light soiling. The left side seam has a 1.5" soiled spot 25" up from the hemline. The center back hemline lining has a few dark spots from wear.

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Wool Paisley Wrapper, 1860s-70s

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