Two Silk Bustle Dresses, 1890s

This lot includes two dresses, one is incomplete.

THE FIRST
Brown and green iridescent silk taffeta and pink silk chiffon and satin trimmed with black lace, rolled collar with white lace ruffle in front, jet bead applique on back waist, and center front hook and eye closures; paired with matching brown silk taffeta bustled skirt. The skirt is missing the overskirt/overdress layer as the gathering on the back of the underskirt is exposed.
Label: Mon. Vignon / 182 Rue de (illegible) 182 / Paris
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: DRW.110.1893

Approximate Measurements:
BODICE
Shoulders: 13"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 27.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 8"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34"

SKIRT
Waist: 28"
Hips: 48"
Length (side waist band to hem): 44"

THE SECOND
Teal silk satin woven with a stripe and geometric pattern, banded collar with folded and draped neckline and front bodice, fitted puffed long sleeves, and front hook and eye closures; paired with matching draped bustled skirt with pleated and die-cut dust ruffle.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: DRW.109.1890AB

Approximate Measurements:
BODICE
Shoulders: 11"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 23"
Length (underarm to hem): 10"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

SKIRT
Waist: 21.5"
Hips: 42"
Length (side waist band to hem): 44.5"
Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia

Condition: THE FIRST The overall condition is good with the following: Structural Issues: Both front sleeve seams are showing signs of possible splitting at elbow level. The front pleated pink chiffon is delicate and has started to split throughout the bodice, most noticeably on the bottom opening points. There's some general wear along the back bodice seams but nothing structural at this point. The elastic bustle skirt stays have stretched and lost some elasticity. Split/Separated Seams: The black lace on the cuffs is splitting from the top of the cuffs. Losses: The overskirt appears to be missing. There is some minor bead loss on the jet bead applique. The front skirt has some small holes throughout but most noticeable on the front right hip. Fading/Color Change: The pink satin appears to have darkened in the collar. Soiling/Spots: The neckline has some soiling which has darkened the satin underlay. THE SECOND The overall condition is very good structurally with the following: Structural Issues: Minor wear along the collar top edge. Split/Separated Seams: One of the button loops on each of the sleeves is loose. The interior boning casings has some loose threads. The front right fold shoulder seam is coming loose at the high shoulder point. The skirt left side seam is starting to separate at the hem. Losses: The sleeves each are missing one button. Soiling/Spots: There are some small minor orange spots throughout the bodice front, most noticeably on the front right waist and interior left front fold. Each underarm has some minor soiling.  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.