TWO BROWN DAY DRESSES, EARLY 1840s

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  • Lot: 231
  • February 10th, 2021- Vintage for Valentines
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont 05101
1 wool challis dress printed w/ double striped tattersall check w/ center sprig motif, deep pleated bias bodice overlay CF to SHs, all bodice seams & W piped, double ruffle edged sleeve detail & fitchet pocket at left w/ right side faux pocket, c. 1845, B 29", W 21.5", L 51.5", (trim detached 3.5" left elbow, cuffs fraying, moth holes, 2" & 1.5" repairs right sleeve); 1 cafe au lait ribbon stripe w/ figured edges on greige silk taffeta w/ bodice in double tucked from CF W to SHs & trimmed in silk fringe & at SH cap, skirt entirely cartridge pleated, c. 1843, B 33", W 26", L 52.5", (stains/discoloration, tiny-0.5" holes, shattering & repairs to elbows, 2.5" tear below CB opening); t/w printed wool windowpane skirt, c. 1850. MCNY.

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  • Price Realized: $ 875
  • Category: Womens Day
  • Era: 1800-1850

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