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Lot 94

Four Victorian & Edwardian Bodices, 1890-1900s
Sale 1156 - Spring Fashion & Accessories
Mar 14, 2023 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$300 - 500
Price Realized
$315
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Four Victorian & Edwardian Bodices, 1890-1900s


This lot contains four bodices.

THE FIRST 
White cotton s-curve bodice with lace insertion throughout. The bodice is cut with a stand collar, long sleeves with a flared hem gathered into a lace cuff, and a waistline that is much higher in back than the front. The bodice closes down the center back with buttons. 
Label: Unlabeled 
Size Label: Unlabeled 

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13"
Chest: 30"
Waist: 26"
Hips: "24
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 17.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 20.5"

THE SECOND
Tan linen shirtwaist with vertical machine-stitched tucks, full long sleeves gathered into a wide cuff, and a center front button closure. There is an inner bodice of off-white startched fabric. The waistline features additional buttons where a skirt or additional item was likely buttoned. 
Label: Unlabeled 
Size Label: Unlabeled 

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 26"
Hips: 31"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 38"

THE THIRD
Green, pink, and white plaid cotton blouse with a stand collar, gathered front section, long leg-o-mutton sleeves gathered into a wide cuff, and a center front placket with button holes. The bodice is gathered into the front and pleated into the back. The bodice has no buttons, only button holes, to allow for ease with laundering. 
Label: Unlabeled 
Size Label: Unlabeled 

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12"
Chest: 28"
Waist: 22"
Hips: 27"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 21"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33"

THE FOURTH 
Black pleated silk chiffon s-curve bodice trimmed with cream and metallic lace and red silk. The stand collar is made with cream and metallic lace and edged with silk cord. The collar is supported by wire boning. The bodice and sleeves are underlined in white silk and the center front and sleeve hems are trimmed with red silk and cream lace. There are decorative rhinestone buttones down the center front. The inner bodice is made of white cotton with ruffles at the center front to support the s-curve silhouette. 
Label: Unlabeled
Size Label: Unlabeled 

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15" 
Chest: 32" 
Waist: 22"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 19"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 26"

This lot is located in Chicago.
Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.
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