Sold for $630

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Lot Description

Three Mid-19th Century Bodices, 1850-60s

This lot contains three bodices.

THE FIRST
White cotton pique bodice trimmed with black and red braid. The boned bodice is cut with a flounced hem with slits at the sides and flared sleeves with square cut-outs at the hem. The bodice closes at the center front with two cotton tabs and two embroidered buttons.
Label: Unlabeled
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 28"
Waist: 23"
Hips: 38"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 18"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 24.5"

THE SECOND
Dark tan/olive silk with a woven line and floral pattern. The bodice is cut with a crew neckline and a front bodice that is trimmed with buttons and braid. The sleeves have an oversized flare that is tucked into a cuffed sleeve head that is trimmed with the same buttons and braid from the center front. The sleeves are lined with a cream silk and further embellished with tassles. The bodice closes down the center front with hooks and eyes.
Label: Unlabeled
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16'
Chest: 29"
Waist: 22"
Hips:
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 15"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34"

THE THIRD
Blue, brown, and white Ikat-print bodice with a crew neckline, flared sleeves, and trimmed with pleated blue silk ribbon. The main part of the bodice is lined with cream cotton and the sleeves are lined with cream silk. The bodice is boned and closes down the center front with hooks and eyes.
Label: Unlabeled
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 28"
Waist: 24"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 16"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 25"

This lot is located in Chicago.

Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.

Condition Report

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall structure is good. The white cotton pique is mostly stable with some minor soiling throughout. The center front tabs have a variety of hooks and eyes, updated over the years. The white cotton facing is worn and broken in areas. The black and red trim is heavily worn in many areas with several areas of lost braid.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is poor with stains under the arms and general spots throughout. The main area of damage is the cotton lining, which is very damaged in the neck with fabric loss.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with minor brown spots to the lining. One of the sleeves is missing the blue hem.

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