Three 19th and Early 20th Century Corsets, 1860-1900

This lot includes three corsets.

THE FIRST
Ivory silk woven with a floral pattern and trimmed in off-white lace and satin ribbon with bow, front post and loop closure, and back lace up. Laces are included, though likely not original.
Label: Her Ladyship 1000 / Her Ladyship Corset Co. / the rest is illegible
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.039.1900

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 28"
Waist: 18"
Hips: 26.5"
Length: 10"

THE SECOND
White cotton herringbone corset with front post and loop closure and back lace up. Laces are included, though likely not original.
Label: Thomson's Glove Fitting / Trade Mark / 20
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.037.1860

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 26"
Waist: 20.5"
Hips: 23.5"
Length: 7.5"

THE THIRD
Black silk satin corset with yellow embroidered trim on top edge and decorative yellow thread stay stitching, front post and loop closure, and back lace up. Laces are included, though likely not original.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.042.1880

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 30"
Waist: 21.5"
Hips: 29.75"
Length: 12.5"

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with the following:
Structural Issues: There is a small split in one of the back left interior boning casings.
Fading/Color Change: There is some overall darkening due to age, but not structural.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good structurally with the following:
Fading/Color Change: The corset has darkened consistent with normal wear and age.
Soiling/Spots: There is moderate soiling on both the interior and exterior, mostly along the front closure and lower back.
Corrosion/Tarnish: The spots on the front are likely due to rusting of the metal stays attached to the closure.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good structurally with the following:
Soiling/Spots: There are dark brown spots on the interior between boning casings.
Corrosion/Tarnish: The spots are likely due to the metal boning.

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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 19th and Early 20th Century Corsets, 1860-1900

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