Two Silk Taffeta Day Dresses, 1870s

This lot includes two day dresses.

THE FIRST
Green ochre ribbed silk taffeta three-piece dress with peplum and selvage cut flounces, bustled skirt with selvage cut flounces, and apron overskirt.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: DRW.127.1870ABC

Approximate Measurements:
BODICE
Shoulders: 16.5"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 24.5"
Hips: 36"
Length (underarm to hem): 10"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"

APRON
Waist: 23"
Hips: 59"
Length (side waist band to hem): 17"

SKIRT
Waist: 24.75"
Hips: 75"
Length (side waist band to hem): 43"

THE SECOND
Orange silk ribbed taffeta dress with pleated cuff sleeves trimmed with bows and center front covered buttons closures; paired with matching silk taffeta ruched and flounced bustle skirt with back self fabric tie.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
BODICE
Shoulders: 16.5"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 24"
Hips: 36.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 11.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30.5"

SKIRT
Waist: 21"
Hips: 55"
Length (side waist band to hem): 41"

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia