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Lot 86
Sale 1156 - Spring Fashion & Accessories
Mar 14, 2023
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$300 -
500
Price Realized
$630
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Three Mid-19th Century Bodices, 1850-60s
This lot contains three bodices.
THE FIRST
White cotton pique bodice trimmed with black and red braid. The boned bodice is cut with a flounced hem with slits at the sides and flared sleeves with square cut-outs at the hem. The bodice closes at the center front with two cotton tabs and two embroidered buttons.
Label: Unlabeled
Size Label: Unlabeled
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 28"
Waist: 23"
Hips: 38"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 18"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 24.5"
THE SECOND
Dark tan/olive silk with a woven line and floral pattern. The bodice is cut with a crew neckline and a front bodice that is trimmed with buttons and braid. The sleeves have an oversized flare that is tucked into a cuffed sleeve head that is trimmed with the same buttons and braid from the center front. The sleeves are lined with a cream silk and further embellished with tassles. The bodice closes down the center front with hooks and eyes.
Label: Unlabeled
Size Label: Unlabeled
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16'
Chest: 29"
Waist: 22"
Hips:
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 15"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34"
THE THIRD
Blue, brown, and white Ikat-print bodice with a crew neckline, flared sleeves, and trimmed with pleated blue silk ribbon. The main part of the bodice is lined with cream cotton and the sleeves are lined with cream silk. The bodice is boned and closes down the center front with hooks and eyes.
Label: Unlabeled
Size Label: Unlabeled
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 28"
Waist: 24"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 16"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 25"
Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.
This lot is located in Chicago.





