Three Silk and Lace Undergarments, 1900-1910s

A machine-sewn blue silk crepe chemise with a picot edge, crew neckline, flared elbow-length sleeves and a slit at the center back neck with a two-snap closure. A matching hand-sewn blue silk taffeta petticoat with a center back hook and eye closure and a flared hem of alternating horizontal bands of blue silk satin ribbons and cream lace. The pink petticoat is made of a silk twill with a three tier hem trimmed with off-white lace. The petticoat is almost entirely hand-sewn except for the pleats at the center back. A wide silk ribbon is sewn horizontally to the back of the petticoat to adjust the fullness of the flare. All three items unlabeled

Blue chemise is in overall good condition with minor dye discoloration, under arm soiling and one small hole at the center front waist. Blue petticoat is in overall good condition with one loose seam at the left waistline and a thin, threadbare silk casing on the inside waistband. Pink petticoat has numerous stains and many tears around the waistband. This petticoat is combined with the blue petticoat in this lot due to it also being completely sewn by hand and made with a similar pattern. Approximate Flat Measurements: Blue chemise bust: 44" Blue chemise center back length: 32" Blue petticoat waist: 30" Blue petticoat hip: 48" Blue petticoat center front length: 37" Blue petticoat center back length: 43" Pink petticoat waist: 32" Pink petticoat hip: 46" Pink petticoat center front length: 37" Pink petticoat center back length: 39" The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. As everything is sold 'as is', we suggest that you request a more detailed condition report and additional photo. This can be obtained via the INQUIRE button or by email at [email protected]. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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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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Three Silk and Lace Undergarments, 1900-1910s

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