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Lot 16
Sale 770 - Luxe Holiday: A Collectors' Collection
Dec 11, 2020
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$600 -
800
Price Realized
$688
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Three 19th and Early 20th Century Corsets, 1870-1902
This lot includes three corsets.
THE FIRST
White cotton twill corset with eyelet trim along the top edging, post and loop front closure, and lace back. Laces are included, though likely not original.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.038.1870
Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 30"
Waist: 20.5"
Hips: 32"
Length: 11"
THE SECOND
Black cotton twill corset with black glazed cotton vertical boning casings, yellow and black scalloped trim and yellow stay stitching. There is additional numbering handwritten, likely from a museum accession number. Laces are included, though likely not original.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.124.1890s
Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 36.5"
Waist: 30.5"
Hips: 38.5"
Length: 11.25"
THE THIRD
White ribbed canvas corset edged with white satin ribbon and lace, elastic stocking fasteners, front post and loop closure, and back lace up. Aside from the label stamp, there is additional numbering handwritten, likely from a museum accession number. Laces are included, though likely not original.
Label (stamped): Sapphire
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.035.1902
Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 27"
Waist: 20.5"
Hips: 30"
Length: 11.5"
Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia

















