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Lot 70
Sale 770 - Luxe Holiday: A Collectors' Collection
Dec 11, 2020
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$600 -
800
Price Realized
$375
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Two Silk Taffeta Day Dresses, 1870s
This lot includes two day dresses.
THE FIRST
Green ochre ribbed silk taffeta three-piece dress with peplum and selvage cut flounces, bustled skirt with selvage cut flounces, and apron overskirt.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: DRW.127.1870ABC
Approximate Measurements:
BODICE
Shoulders: 16.5"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 24.5"
Hips: 36"
Length (underarm to hem): 10"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"
APRON
Waist: 23"
Hips: 59"
Length (side waist band to hem): 17"
SKIRT
Waist: 24.75"
Hips: 75"
Length (side waist band to hem): 43"
THE SECOND
Orange silk ribbed taffeta dress with pleated cuff sleeves trimmed with bows and center front covered buttons closures; paired with matching silk taffeta ruched and flounced bustle skirt with back self fabric tie.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A
Approximate Measurements:
BODICE
Shoulders: 16.5"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 24"
Hips: 36.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 11.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30.5"
SKIRT
Waist: 21"
Hips: 55"
Length (side waist band to hem): 41"
Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia











