BROWN SILK TAFFETA DRESS, 1830-1835.

Probably British, boatneck empire bodice pleated into a center band, long sleeve having double puff above self petals, pleated skirt. B-30, high W-24, L-53. (Underarm stains, spot on sleeve, scattered

approx. 36 bust, 28 waist, has some fray and fading throughout, see photo's

Brown silk taffeta day dress w/ piped neckline, armscye & W, pleated from SH into ruched W front & back, 1-pc sleeve w/ gathers at SH into narrow lower sleeve, neck drape & front filler of fine starch

Handmade brown silk taffeta day dress w/ black horizontal woven stripe, 2-pc shaped sleeves, woven ribbon border w/ tufts & looped fringe at SH, CF & cuffs, cartridge pleated CB, wool hem saver, skirt

Antique Civil War era 1860s blue and brown silk plaid taffeta dress with blue fringe trim and fancy buttons. Measures 28" bust, 12" waist, 55" length. Poor, for study or restoration. Tears, stains, lo

Chinese Silk Taffeta and Linen Dress. Made in New England. Brown striped silk taffeta dress made for the wedding of Sylvesta Elizabeth Clark, who married John Best, November 25, 1858 in Charlestown, M

2-pc blue & brown plaid silk taffeta day dress, fitted bodice w/ 2-pc military sleeves, front peplum & cuffs of black silk taffeta w/ silk braid, CF 2-tone glass button closure, slightly trained skirt

Silk Taffeta Dress with Ikat Print, 1860s Brown and black silk taffeta evening dress with woven stripe and Ikat print, trimmed with black braiding and beading along the chest and sleeves, sleeves with

Victorian era day dress. Features chocolate brown color silk taffeta fabric, with brown silk fringe trim edging. Travel day dress has a form fitting, long wasted, rounded high neckline, long narrow sl

VICTORIAN SILK TAFFETA TWO-PIECE BUSTLE DRESS, comprising a chocolate-brown silk taffeta bustle skirt, satin ribbon and black velvet silk trims, brown silk lace around hemline, fully restored with new

Lovely long sleeved silk taffeta dress with vertical alternate brown stripes. Lace at cuffs, neck, and bodice. Black braided trim at sleeve seams and cuffs. Fitted below shoulder sleeves with full gat

Brown silk taffeta, black taffeta CF panel, wide Peter Pan collar, brown silk buttons & ribbon trim, cartridge pleated full skirt, B 32 ", W26 ", L 50", (2 1" dark stains CB skirt, few small fabric br

Lady's 1850's Two Part Silk Taffeta Dress. Blue and two color brown silk ikat taffeta. Machine and handsewn; the darts and side seams to bodice let out. The Darted bodice with double pleated flounces

Brown silk taffeta & triangular damask patterned silk princess line trained visiting dress & matching short coat w/ velvet & silk tassels at hem, both pieces piped throughout & w/ thread covered & emb

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

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 colla

Brown brushed wool balloon coat w/ stand collar & single button closure at throat, 3/4 length raglan sleeve, vertical inset pockets, lined in mocha silk taffeta, matching wool jersey dress w/ scoop ne

Chestnut taffeta with a subtle woven stripe having long collared sleeve with tucks, shaped with small gathers at the elbow, bodice front with fan pleats lined in glazed muslin padded at the bust, wais

A cocktail dress in chocolate brown and espresso silk jacquard, circa 1990s, featuring a gold lamé waistband, spaghetti straps, and lace neckline. Nylon crinoline with silk taffeta slip. Labeled,

2-pc russet silk taffeta w/ steel CF button closures, standing turn-down collar, CF insertion, lapel facing & turn-back cuffs of russet brown silk ottoman, skirt w/ knife pleated CB & broad gathered h

Taffeta woven w/ satin stripes, long fitted bodice to H, ruched & pleated trim bands, 18 m-o-p buttons, chocolate faille panels, B 32"-33", W 25", Skirt L 37", (1 missing button, few small moth holes)

Blue & white plaid silk, very full pleated skirt, blue silk w/ black & white striped ribbon trim, B 33", W 28.5", L 54"-60", (light brown skirt stain on front, underarms lightly stained) very good.

Taffeta & twilled satin plaid, trim at CF bodice, sleeves & sleeve caps w/ pleated silk ribbon trim, piped & cotton lined bodice, B 32", W 24", L 58", (couple small holes in left sleeve, W unpleated &

Brown taffeta with semi-boned and ruched straight-cut bodice, set-in waist and bubble skirt having peplum pouf curving around the hip and down to center front hem. Labeled, B-36, W-24, L-35 1/2. (Few