Three 19th Century Silk Bodices, 1820s-1830s

This lot includes three bodices.

THE FIRST
Silver gray silk bodice with shirred front trimmed in piping, close fitted puff sleeves, and wrapped gold-tone button closures and details. The bodice appears to have once been attached to a skirt.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: BOW.040.1828

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 26"
Length (underarm to hem): 5.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27"

THE SECOND
Ivory silk satin bodice with short puff sleeves trimmed with pleated satin, V-shaped front detail, and back hook and eye closures.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: BOW.039.1830

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 32.5"
Waist: 24.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 5.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 17"

THE THIRD
Ivory silk satin bodice with wide neckline, gathered short sleeves, and back lace up closure (no lacing included). The interior has two pads on each side of the bustline.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: BOG.003.1838

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 30"
Waist: 20.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 7.75"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 12.75"

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia