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Lot 87
Lot Description
This lot contains four bodices.
TOP LEFT
White and blue silk striped bodice with v-neckline and flounced design from shoulder to hem, long sleeves, and a center front button closure.
No Labels
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 27"
Waist: 21"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 26"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27.5"
Top Right
Black silk taffeta bodice trimmed with panels of fabric woven with a floral design, long sleeves, and silk fring hem. The bodice is lined with brown cotton and closes down the center front with metal hooks and eyes.
No Labels
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 28"
Waist: 22"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 14.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28"
BOTTOM LEFT
Red silk taffeta
No labels
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 28"
Waist: 20"
Hips: 21"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 30"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"
BOTTOM RIGHT
Cream silk taffeta
No labels
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13"
Chest: 28"
Waist: 22"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 30"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28"
Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.
This lot is located in Chicago.





