Two Cotton Day Dresses, 1870-80s

This lot includes two day dresses.

THE FIRST
White cotton with blue and red machine embroidered flowers in a day dress with ruffled and smocked neckline, long sleeves, gathered high hip line, and center front hook and eye closures; paired with gathered full skirt with adjustable pink elastic drawstring waistline (not original).
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: DRW.1870.007AB

Approximate Measurements:
BODICE
Shoulders: 12"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 24"
Length (underarm to hem): 13.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32.5"

SKIRT
Waist (adjustable): 25"
Hips: 60"
Length (side waist band to hem): 36"

THE SECOND
Pink cotton two-piece day dress printed with white and red floral motif, trimmed in pink silk velvet on collar and sleeves, and front shell buttons inset with metal discs; paired with matching pink cotton printed bustle skirt with pleated waistline.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: DRW.120.1885

Approximate Measurements:
BODICE
Shoulders: 12"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 25"
Length (underarm to hem): 11"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"

SKIRT
Waist: 22.5"
Hips: 40"
Length (side waist band to hem): 40"

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia