PLAID SILK SATIN AFTERNOON GOWN, c. 1854

2-pc plaid silk taffeta gown in shades of aubergine & cream w/ 2 CB closing bodices; 1 w/ slight V-neck & rows of knife pleats from slight V-waist to SHs & 1 w/ deep V-waistline, skirt w/ CF row of de

3-pc c/o pink sateen bodice w/ muslin overlay trimmed w/ cream lace & pink satin ribbon to SHs & W w/ ribbon rosettes & bow, skirt of muslin & lace w/ long train, underskirt of pink cotton organdy & c

Sleeveless blush silk satin evening gown w/ V neckline into deep V back, diagonal gathers at either side of W, bias diamond panels into flared box pleats at H, underskirt w/ deep flared box pleats at

2-pc dark red & black shot silk dress w/ woven arabesque & spot motif, emerald silk velvet shaped inset W band w/ metallic crystal & iridescent bead embroidered passementerie & faceted amber sugarloaf

Cream silk satin w/ fitted faux vest front, self-plastron & chiffon overlay ruched at stock collar, draped over CF bodice & pleated at cuff, self covered buttons at wrist, leg o’ mutton sleeve,

Candlelight silk charmeuse, gold & ivory embroidered bands to bodice & forming arched lattice on train, crystal bead fringe on over-skirt, sleeveless, B 36", W 25", H 38", L 57"-67", (alterations to b

Cream silk rep & burgundy silk satin w/ bobbin lace to square neckline w/ burgundy silk satin yoke trim, extended stomacher w/ light blue embroidered buttons & piped petal tabs around Hs over draped b

2-pc dinner dress of purple silk satin & cisele velvet, bodice w/ cisele velvet faux vest w/ Renaissance slashing, leg o’ mutton sleeves, CF closure w/ alternating hooks & eyes, matching slight

Prussian blue silk satin ottoman gown, front & back shaped yoke & front skirt panels of floral spray motif patterned silk satin in 2-tone gold & multi patterned weave, neckline, cuffs, CF, bodice edge

One piece gown w/ silver & gold tone lame thistle motif on cream silk satin ground interspersed w/ ribbon striped & interrupted raised rib cream silk, fitted bodice w/ needlelace neck ruffle, flat SH

Net gown w/ hand embroidered florals & chemical lace trimmings, insertions & appliques, high neck, ruffled cap sleeves, CB button closure, silk satin pleated W sash to oversized rosette at CB& elabora

Black silk satin w/ lame Corelli embroidery bodice, square W train fully lined in silver lame', B 49", W 41", L 46", (minor fraying & detaching bullion, minor tarnish, tiny pulls) excellent. Museum of

Black silk with long tulle sleeve and wrap-front overlay beaded allover with tiny white beads in a flower and leaf pattern, flared skirt having scalloped hem, tulle gore to one side and velvet bow at

2-piece taupe wool with allover embroidered French knots, boned high-neck bodice with self tucks and inserts of pleated cream silk, tape lace collar and yoke, self belt. trained skirt having hem band

Grey silk decorated with bands of fancy cord and tasseled fringe, peplum bodice having long sleeve with ruffled cuff and dorset buttons, skirt with fringed swags caught in self bows to the sides, trai

2-pc maroon silk faille & velvet, faux vest bodice w/ high stand-in half collar, CF self covered button closures & half plastron of gold ribbed silk w/ silver wire & knotted straw braid in vermicelli

1 piece, cream net w/ princess lace applique, blush silk satin bodice band, sash, hem trim & skirt bow, embroidered blossoms w/ silver bead & pearl trimmed bodice, B 33", W 23", H 38", L 58"-70", (sta

Tape lace & chainstitch embroidered evening gown in floral & vine motifs w/ needlework fillings over silk satin underdress, CF B & silk taffeta SH bands embroidered w/ faux pearls in various shapes &

2-piece, mesh cartouches w/ applique blossoms inset into Battenburg lace, silk satin hem, B 36", W 22.5", L 43"-58", excellent.

Both 2-piece, V-front & back Ws on bodices, cap sleeves & B 32", W 25", Skt W 26", Skt L 36": 1 baby blue silk satin w/ spring flower brocade, ballet neckline, (tiny hole at left W, few stains, undera

(attributed label missing) black velvet black/yellow silk satin evening gown, jewelry buttons General conditions grading B/C (button's stones missing)

2-pc pink drouget style patterned silk gown w/ faux vest bodice w/ floating CF & CB panel over black silk satin dickie w/ faux reticella chemical lace overlay, massive 1-pc leg o’ mutton sleeves

2-pc trained cream silk satin wedding gown w/ chemical lace collar, hand embroidered tulle jabot, SH flounce, engageante sleeves & applied vertically to either side of ruching at front of skirt & cont

Sapphire blue silk satin dinner gown w/ all-over miniature sequined tulle overdress & scalloped motif border at hem & train, empire W w/ paired openwork buttons at CB, bias blue silk satin edging, B 4