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

Condition: THE FIRST The overall condition is good with the following: Split/Separated Seams: The cartridge pleats on the right front of the apron are coming detached from waistband. The skirt waistband has some missing stitches and there are several back pleat tacks that have come loose. Losses: There are small holes under the arm of the right sleeve. Small holes are noticeable on the back left flounce of the apron. There are several small holes in the glazed cotton lining at the back train. Soiling/Spots: There is noticeable soiling under each arm. There are spots on the back left panel and left sleeve hem. Large orange hued soiled spot on the left back of the apron with a smaller spot on the right back and light spots on the front running the length of the apron. There are several spots throughout the skirt with most noticeable at the center front and center back within the folds. Repairs/Alterations: There appears to have been a different neckline used in the past but has since been restored to the original cut. THE SECOND The overall condition is poor with the following: Structural Issues: The bodice is starting to split along the center back neckline. The majority of the skirt ruched detail is shredding and the waistband taffeta is mostly gone leaving the cotton lining. The front of the skirt is split from the center front waistband.  Losses: There is a small hole on the front right bodice near the bust. Soiling/Spots: There is some light soiling under each arm, mostly noticeable in the lining. The skirt has a dark spot on the back left hemline. Repairs/Alterations: The  bodice hem appears unfinished which could suggest a trim or detail was removed at some point. 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.