Three Evening Bodices, 1880s

This lot includes three bodices.

THE FIRST
Dark teal silk satin bodice with smocked and gathered teal silk patterned satin, band collar, long plain sleeves, and center front covered button closures.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: BOW.038.1880

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 25"
Length (underarm to hem): 11.75"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30.5"

THE SECOND
Blue silk/wool blend taffeta bodice with rounded band collar, cuffed long sleeves, and brass-tone front button closures.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: BOW.053.1885

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.25"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 21"
Hips: 36.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 13"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27"

THE THIRD
Burgundy silk velvet bodice with smocked and pleated silk satin front panels, rolled collar, long sleeves, and front seed bead embellished button closures.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: BOW.033.1880

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.25"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 23"
Hips: 40.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 20"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 26.5"

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia