Two Silk Bustle Dresses, 1890s

This lot includes two dresses, one is incomplete.

THE FIRST
Brown and green iridescent silk taffeta and pink silk chiffon and satin trimmed with black lace, rolled collar with white lace ruffle in front, jet bead applique on back waist, and center front hook and eye closures; paired with matching brown silk taffeta bustled skirt. The skirt is missing the overskirt/overdress layer as the gathering on the back of the underskirt is exposed.
Label: Mon. Vignon / 182 Rue de (illegible) 182 / Paris
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: DRW.110.1893

Approximate Measurements:
BODICE
Shoulders: 13"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 27.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 8"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34"

SKIRT
Waist: 28"
Hips: 48"
Length (side waist band to hem): 44"

THE SECOND
Teal silk satin woven with a stripe and geometric pattern, banded collar with folded and draped neckline and front bodice, fitted puffed long sleeves, and front hook and eye closures; paired with matching draped bustled skirt with pleated and die-cut dust ruffle.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: DRW.109.1890AB

Approximate Measurements:
BODICE
Shoulders: 11"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 23"
Length (underarm to hem): 10"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

SKIRT
Waist: 21.5"
Hips: 42"
Length (side waist band to hem): 44.5"

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia