Five Women's and Children's Corsets with Related Documentation, and One Corset Cover, 1880s-1900

This lot includes five corsets, one corset cover, and five advertisements.

THE FIRST
White cotton twill corset with shoulder straps, front post and loop closures, stocking clasps, and center back lace up closure. Laces are included, though likely not original.
Unlabeled, though the stocking clasps are stamped: Ferris / Pat. Aug. 27, 89
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.123 (1890's)

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 10.25"
Chest: 35"
Waist: 27"
Hips: 34.25"
Length (underarm to hem): 10.5"

THE SECOND
White cotton twill "Ferris Good Sense" youth corset with shoulder straps, front post and loop closures, elasticized stocking clasps, and center back lace up closure. Laces are not included. Reg. U.S. Pat. 804.
Label: Made in America / Ferris Bros. Co. 804
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGG.004.1915

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 8.5"
Chest: 23.5"
Waist: 21.25"
Hips: 27"
Length (underarm to hem): 11.5"

THE THIRD
Two Ferris Advertisements Clippings:
1) 1890 Children's Ferris' Good Sense Corset Waists, Harper's Magazine
2) 1892 Women's Ferris' Good Sense Corset Waist, Harper's Magazine
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A
Child 5" x 3.5"
Woman 4.75" x 3.5"

THE FOURTH
White cotton twill corset with shoulder straps, gathered bust with side pockets, center front button closures, and center back lace up closure. Laces are included, though likely not original.
Label (stamped): Royal Worcester, Style 365
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.122.1880s

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 9.25"
Chest: 28"
Waist: 18.5"
Hips: 27"
Length (underarm to hem): 9.75"

THE FIFTH
George Frost Equipoise Corset Advertisement, Harper's Magazine, 1894
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A
9.75" x 6.5"

THE SIXTH
Unbleached cotton herringbone pre-teen corset with eyelet trim along the neckline, attached shoulder straps, front button faux-closures, and center back lace up closures. Laces are not included.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGG.003.1890

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 7"
Chest: 26"
Waist: 22.75"
Hips: 24.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 10"

THE SEVENTH
White cotton herringbone corset with shoulder straps, front button closures, elasticized stocking clasps, and center back lace up closures. Laces are not included.
Label: Ideal / Size 22
Size Label: 22
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.027.1900

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 10"
Chest: 25"
Waist: 20.5"
Hips: 30.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 13"

THE EIGHTH
Black silk satin corset cover lined in white sueded leather, and front metal button closures.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 26.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 9"

THE NINTH
Harness' Electropathic Belt Advertisement, ca. Late 19th Century
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A
8.75" x 11"

THE TENTH
Dr. Carter Moffat's Feather Weight Electric Belt Advertisement, ca. Late 19th Century
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A
8.25" x 10.5"

THE ELEVENTH
The Carbolic Smoke Ball Advertisement, ca.1890
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A
10.5" x 8.25"
Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia

Condition:THE FIRSTThe overall condition is good  with the following:Soiling/Spots: There is some overall light soiling throughout the corset though, most noticeably under the arms, each interior side seam and along the neckline. There are some darker spots on the inside side right and side left. Corrosion/Tarnish: There is slight corrosion in the Repairs/Alterations: There is a small repair on the right center back interior along the lace up closure.  THE SECONDThe overall condition is very good with the following:Structural Issues: The stocking clasps are slightly stretched but still have elasticity. Split/Separated Seams: The front left casing on the side has a few skipped stitches near the waist. Soiling/Spots: There is some light yellowing along the front closure and center back lace up near the bottom. the bottom of the front left stocking clasps has a dark spot on the elastic. THE THIRDBoth advertisements have been cut and mounted to paper. Both have yellowed due to age but still intact. THE FOURTHThe overall condition is fair with the following:Structural Issues: See Repairs/AlterationsSoiling/Spots: The corset has moderate soiling throughout due to wear. Corrosion/Tarnish: There is some corrosion that occurred along the back stays which has bled through the cotton casings.  Repairs/Alterations: The center back stays have some conservation work visible, a net overlay to reinforce the back casing. There are also some crude stitches in the interior waist where it appears there were splits. Several patches have been used to cover various holes throughout the lining. THE FIFTHThe advertisement has been cut and mounted to paper with some yellowing due to age and one jagged edge from previous binding. THE SIXTHThe overall condition is very good with the following:Soiling/Spots: There are some orange colored spots along the center back lace up closures, along the boning casings in the interior and exterior, and the left shoulder.  THE SEVENTHThe overall condition is very good structurally with the following: Structural Issues: The elasticized stocking straps have pulled and no longer have stretch. Fading/Color Change: The corset has yellowed overall due to age. Soiling/Spots: There are some faint orange spots throughout the interior bodice along the back  waist and hips.THE EIGHTHThe overall condition is good structurally with the following:Losses: Some of the stitched binding along the neckline and armholes has come undone with small losses.  Fading/Color Change: The interior sueded lining has darkened considerably, either from wear, soiling, or age is indeterminant.  Soiling/Spots: There is moderate soiling under each arm noticeable in the satin shell and orange spots on the right armhole. THE NINTHThe advertisement has a central fold line that has two large holes at either end of the advert. The paper is brittle, and has yellowed with age. THE TENTHThe advertisement has split down its center fold and a large piece on one side has split from the top. The paper is very brittle and has some other small losses along the edges. THE ELEVENTHThe advertisement has a central fold line with two large holes at either end of the advert and darkening. The paper is brittle, and has faded with age. 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.