THREE AT-HOME OR DAY DRESSES, 1840-1850s & 1890s

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  • Lot: 168
  • September 25th, 2024 - End of Summer Elegance
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont
1 block printed wool challis w/ floral & water motif stripe, narrow band collar, fitted upper sleeve w/ balloon lower sleeve, bodice w/ pleats to CF W, piped throughout, 1840s, B 36”, W 28”, L 56”, (4” & 5” holes seat, tears up to 2” & repairs up to 6" hem, heavy wear underarms, wear w/ many 0.25”-2” thinning spots, minor dye bleed) Fair; 1 white cotton at-home dress w/ hand embroidered eyelet collar, CF panel & cuffs, piped throughout, early 1850s, B 36”, W 32”, L 54”, (discoloration, stains up to 1.5", few stains up to 5” at hem) Good; 1 indigo resist printed cotton house dress w/ fitted interior bodice of glazed cotton, 1890s, B 30”-34”, L 55”, (extensive shatter to interior bodice, few light stains at seat up 1”) Valentine Museum. Very Good.

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  • Price Realized: $ 2000
  • Category: Womens Day
  • Era: 1800-1850

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