PATTERNED SILK DAY DRESS, c. 1839

Brown patterned silk w/ spot floral motif on satin ground, seams, edges & armscye all double or single piped &/or edged w/ piped bias band, elaborate reverse pleated B, deep SH pleats into gigot bias

2-pc dinner dress in floral patterned silk on shot silk faille ground w/ chemical lace yoke & CF, shaped green silk velvet collar, SH bands into CF, bell cuffs, W & hem, moire skirt lining, B 37", W 2

2-pc silk charmeuse gown moss green stylized reptilian patterned spot motif undulating on ivory ground, monobosom bodice w/ high stock collar, lace bertha collar in chain stitch on mesh ground, CF tap

Damask floral patterned silk w/ shot ribbed figured ground, ribbon appliqué silk velvet on grosgrain ground edged w/ weft brocade to edge of pagoda sleeve, heavily piped lined in glazed cotton, B 3

2-pc Prussian blue silk faille gown, Basque bodice w/ sleeves, bodice inserts & horizontally inserted skirt ruffles of bronze Holly motif patterned silk w/ garnet colored berries on blue ground, stand

2-pc ivory patterned silk day dress w/ woven dot & dash motif, self-covered standing collar w/ horizontal tucking gathered at CF, bodice w/ CF closure hidden w/ fullness from gathering to neckline int

Green & gold shot silk dress w/ deep pleats into SH & W, CF ruched panel over hidden hook & eye closures, neck, armscye, bell sleeve & W piped, faux cap & bell sleeves w/ ruched edging, full cartridge

Ivory crepe w/ small burgundy, olive & royal blue blossom print, surplice bodice, attached sash, B 34", W to 27", L 44", excellent. Jessica Dragonette was America's most popular female radio vocalist

2-pc purple silk velvet w/ plum ribbed silk skirt, bodice insert of horizontally ribbed & vertically pleated cream silk, c. 1893, B 41", W 26", L 17.5", skirt W 25.5", L 42.5"-46.5", (lining damaged,

3-pc blue to green ribbed silk day dress c/o back lacing bodice w/ Swiss W front, V-neckline trimmed w/ lace double ruffle, Van Dyke scalloped self-trim appliqué over lace flounce in faux pelerine st

2-pc silk taffeta plaid day dress in shades of purple, white & aquamarine w/ fitted bodice terminating in CF V-waist & pleated bodice panels radiating from W to SHs, hidden center front hook & eye clo

2-pc cranberry taffeta dress, handmade bobbin lace w/ inserted multicolored flat cord to standing collar, along yoke & CF, vertical tucked net yoke & long fitted sleeves, shaped cuff & collar w/ pleat

Anthony Adverse inspired goldenrod patterned silk evening dress in stylized Rococo motif w/ slender bandolier draped to V-neckline into CB buckled belt, keyhole CB, pleated puff sleeves, B 34", W 26",

2-pc day dress of brown striped plaid silk taffeta in brown, aubergine, black, cream & pink, capped pagoda sleeve trimmed w/ multi colored ribbon & copper silk fringe, CF hook & eye closure w/ decorat

Patterned silk brocade afternoon dress w/ rondelle & knotted curvilinear net motif on green ground, round neck opening, CF, thread covered domed buttons, puffed SH cap & military sleeve trimmed w/ bla

3-pc Bismarck silk taffeta & green silk satin decorative accents & edged w/ green silk tassels, bodice w/ square yoke edged in satin & fringe w/ satin tabs at SHs front & back, 2-pc shaped sleeve, CF

2-pc day dress in lavender, charcoal & cream silk plaid, CF thread covered gum drop button closure, 2-pc military sleeve w/ multicolor floral ribbon trim edged w/ black & tan looped cording, broderie

2-pc wool & silk aniline sapphire blue twill, silk thread covered button closures w/ needlelace, rows of self edged bias ruffles to cuff, hem & fitted bodice arranged to create faux jacket front, self

2-pc blue & gold lame’ silk w/ gold bugle beaded bands accents w/ amber colored rhinestones to single SH strap, asymmetrical neckline & SSs, beaded bow to left H w/ falls, original matching blue sil

Brown patterned silk w/ floral spray motifs in a variety of weaves on satin ground, fitted Basque bodice w/ CF metallic button closures w/ marcasite, standing collar & faux revere cuff brown silk velv

Silk pongee day dress w/ inset front panels extending over skirt front w/ Islamic inspired multi-colored silk floss embroidered motifs, cinnamon silk lobed collar & short sleeve cuffs w/ applied chest

1 printed silk crepe w/ layered purple & yellow cloth flowers at B, contrasting stitched scalloped edging to attached SH cape & w/ CB self-covered buttons, floating front panel into shaped W & half ba

2-pc brown silk damask day dress c/o long sleeved fitted bodice w/ round collar trimmed in lace ruffle, CF tucked panel of contrasting silk satin w/ CF metallic ball button closure, cuff w/ tabbed pic

2-pc cream & cocoa silk crepe day dress c/o blouse w/ rolled cowl collar closed w/ self-covered button at back over inset tabs radiating from neckline, same motif mirrored at cuff, inset panel from CF