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1 2-pc second day dress of pale celadon patterned silk satin, woven coral motif, c. 1840, bodice B 29”, L 15”, skirt W 22”, L 40”, (light underarm discoloration & shatter, tiny-0.5” light stains bodice, 1” wear spot CB bodice W, scattered tiny holes, 0.25”-2” stains skirt, few 0.25”-3” tears lower CB skirt) fair; 1 1-pc yellow & grey striped silk taffeta day dress w/ black levers lace band trim at sleeves, scalloped cuffs, c. 1848, B 28”, W 24”, L 53”, (shatter/splitting skirt W pleats, moderate shatter underarms, collar/CB bodice & hem, light staining up to 3” CF bodice, 1.25” seam opening CF W, scattered 0.25”-1” light stains & tiny holes) fair. Provenance: The Valentine Museum.
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