Collection of Six Shirtwaists and One Straw Hat, 1890-1920

This lot includes seven items; six shirtwaists and blouses, one hat from the Tasha Tudor Collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Tasha Tudor (nee Starling Burgess, 1915-2008) was a writer and illustrator of children's books, including Mother Goose and Corgiville Fair. The idyllic, 19th century world she painted in her books was the lifestyle she pursued: for much of her adult life Tudor lived on New England farms, weaving, tending to animals, baking bread, and collecting, mending, and wearing centuries-old clothing. For detailed biography, see Jeanette Chandler Knazek, "Tasha Tudor," Tashatudorandfamily.com.

THE FIRST
White sheer cotton blouse embellished with floral embroidery, a rolled point collar trimmed with lace, long sleeves with cuffs, front stitched grid and floral design, and front 1/4 button down closure. 1915.
Label: Blue Bird / Hand Made Blouse
Size Label: N/A
Accession No.: 1996-646

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.5"
Chest: 40.5"
Waist: 41.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29"

THE SECOND
White cotton sheer hand made blouse with squared off rolled collar edged in lace, cuffed long sleeves, gathered back waist with ties, and left front side button closure. 1920.
Label: Blue Bird / Hand Made Blouse
Size Label: 36
Accession No.: 1996-647

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.25"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 37"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 20"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"

THE THIRD
White cotton box cut blouse with squared off rolled collar edged in lace, cuffed long sleeves, gathered back waist, and left front side button closure. 1920.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Accession No.: 1996-648

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 41"
Waist: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 20"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27.5"

THE FOURTH
White cotton net lace shirtwaist lined with sheer silk, and boned stand collar, bloused front, fitted long sleeves, and center back button closure with back waist ties. 1890.
Unlabeled
Size Label: 34
Accession No.: 1996-652

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 24"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 19.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

THE FIFTH
Cream shirred cotton and lace ribbon pieced bodice with ruffled lace collar and long sleeves and center front button closure. 1910.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Accession No.: 1996-653

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 27"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 14.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27"

THE SIXTH
Cream shirred cotton and lace ribbon pieced bodice with lace neckline, short sleeves, and center front hook and eye closure. 1920.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Accession No.: 1996-654

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 26.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 18.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 19"

SEVENTH
Natural woven straw hat with layered brim, shallow cap, woven orange, pink, and blue ribbed ribbon band, and grosgrain ribbon strap.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Accession No.: 1996-374

Approximate Measurements:
Sweatband Circumference: 19"
Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Proceeds to Benefit the Acquisition Fund

Condition:The overall condition is fair-good with the following:THE FIRSTSplit/Separated Seams: There are loose stitches where the cuffs meet the sleeves. Fading/Color Change: The overall color has yellowed due to age. Soiling/Spots: The top of the shoulders, neckline, and sleeve tops are all yellowed from wear with an additional dark yellow spot on the front right chest and smaller spots on the front left chest. The cuffs have a moderate amount of soiling and some small spots around the hemline. Repairs/Alterations: There appears to be some repairs made to both sleeves under the arms and down the tops of the side seams. The back left neckline has a repair made under the collar. THE SECONDStructural Issues: There is a small hole on both sleeves where the cuffs are attached. Split/Separated Seams: There's a pulled thread on the right front sleeve. Fading/Color Change: The overall color has yellowed due to age. Soiling/Spots: The top of the shoulders, neckline, and sleeve tops are all yellowed from wear with additional yellowed spots on the front collar and center blouse panel. Repairs/Alterations: There are some repairs made to the under arm seams. Some of the buttons appear to have been replaced at some point. THE THIRDSplit/Separated Seams: Both sleeves have seams opening at the wrist.Fading/Color Change: The overall color has yellowed due to age. Soiling/Spots: There are yellowed spots on the front collar lace and the center blouse panel lace. The interior neckline has some light soiling and pin head sized spots. THE FOURTHStructural Issues: There are some broken threads in the lace located at the left side back near the waist, and the left and right sleeves above the fitted cuff. Losses: There are some small holes in the net of the lace on the front left waist and back right bodice next to the armhole. Fading/Color Change: The overall color has yellowed due to age. Soiling/Spots: The top of the shoulders, neckline, sleeve tops, and underarms are all yellowed from wear. Repairs/Alterations: There are two patch repairs made under the arms in the silk lining. THE FIFTH Fading/Color Change: The overall color has yellowed due to age. Soiling/Spots: There are several dark orange spots located on the font shoulders, lower front left waist, and both sides of the sleeve hems. THE SIXTHStructural Issues: The left sleeve is half detached under the arm with two smaller holes under the right sleeve. There are some small pin head sized holes in the shirred cotton strips along the front right and left shoulder. Fading/Color Change: The overall color has yellowed due to age. Soiling/Spots: The under arms have some moderate soiling from wear as well as the front bodice at chest level and back bodice as waist level. THE SEVENTHFading/Color Change: The ribbon band appears to have faded slightly, likely due to age.Soiling/Spots: The sweatband has some light soiling die to wear and the ribbon strap has several dark spots/holes, likely from a hat pin.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.