Three Velvet Pieces: One Two-Piece Dress Ensemble with Lace Collar, One Bodice, 1880s

This lot includes four pieces; one two-piece dress, lace collar, and underskirt, one bodice.

THE FIRST
Black velvet two-piece dress including an overdress with tall back stand collar, fitted sleeves, inset button down vest, wide bands of woven chenille trim embellished with chenille and black bead tassels, and pleated hemline; paired with matching black velvet front paneled underskirt on crinoline with box pleated front hemline. Separate white cotton handmade lace collar.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
DRESS
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 35"
Hips: 50"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 55"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29.75"

LACE COLLAR
Length: 50"
Width (at center back): 4"

UNDER SKIRT
Waist: 34"
Hips: 50"
Length (side waist band to hem): 41"

THE SECOND
Purple rose patterned jacquard velvet long sleeve jacket with stand collar, fitted sleeves, and center front copper-toned button closure.
Label (stamped): Mrs. A. Worley /107 W 3rd St. / St. Paul, Minn.
Size Label: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 44"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27"
Property from the Collection of Nancy and David Field, Peoria, Arizona

Condition:The overall condition is poor-good with the following:THE FIRSTStructural Issues: The dress lining is predominately shredded throughout the entire dress. Many areas of the dress velvet exterior has worn away the pile, most noticeably along the collar, inset vest, and the hemline. The underskirt has a hole on the front right hip and the center back hemline has split. The velvet panel on the underskirt has some worn edges along the hemline pleats.Split/Separated Seams: The dress's right sleeve has some popped stitches along the back armhole and several lengths of the chenille braid has come loose from its tackings. The left side seam on the underskirt has split just under the waistband. Losses: There are numerous bead losses to the beaded tassels along both sides of the dress. Some beads are maintained with the garment. Four buttons are missing from the front closure. The underskirt is missing a connection loop on the front right bottom. Fading/Color Change: The underskirt crinoline has faded to a brown color from black. Soiling/Spots: The dress is heavily soiled throughout the exterior and interior. Corrosion/Tarnish: The black beading has developed an opaque white reside on their exteriors which has also caused the black fibers to turn orange where they were in prolonged contact. Repairs/Alterations: The dress petersham belt appears to have been shortened at some point and the sleeves have been let out along with the side seams. THE SECONDStructural Issues: The purple satin facing along the button holes is starting to shred and the satin ribbon finishing are worn through in areas along the neckline.Fading/Color Change: Under the arms.Soiling/Spots: The underarms are soiled and is noticeable through to the exterior with some discoloration.Everything is sold 'As Is'. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email couturecr@hindmanauctions.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.