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Lot 74

Sale 770 - Luxe Holiday: A Collectors' Collection
Dec 11, 2020 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$600 - 800
Price Realized
$531
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

Three Evening Bodices, 1880s


This lot includes three bodices. 

THE FIRST
Dark teal silk satin bodice with smocked and gathered teal silk patterned satin, band collar, long plain sleeves, and center front covered button closures.  
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: BOW.038.1880 

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 25"
Length (underarm to hem): 11.75"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30.5"

THE SECOND
Blue silk/wool blend taffeta bodice with rounded band collar, cuffed long sleeves, and brass-tone front button closures. 
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: BOW.053.1885 

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.25"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 21"
Hips: 36.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 13"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27"

THE THIRD
Burgundy silk velvet bodice with smocked and pleated silk satin front panels, rolled collar, long sleeves, and front seed bead embellished button closures. 
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: BOW.033.1880

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.25"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 23"
Hips: 40.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 20"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 26.5"

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia

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