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Lot 9

High-Quality Floral Silk Brocade Skirt and Silk Satin Petticoat, 1890s
Sale 663 - Spring Fashion & Accessories: 1800-2015
Apr 8, 2019 10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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Estimate
$100 - 200
Price Realized
$281
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
High-Quality Floral Silk Brocade Skirt and Silk Satin Petticoat, 1890s
The skirt is made of a high-quality heavy silk brocade in a rose pattern. Mint condition and high quality craftsmanship. Wearable. The center front opening is edged in cream silk satin and reveals a cream silk satin layer down the center front. The deep pleats at the center back hide the hook and eye closure. A wide pleated ruffle of cream silk satin is handsewn to the dress around the hem. Lined with a crisp cream silk taffeta. While there are no fabric labels, the hooks of the center back closure read 'Nicholls'.The entirely hand-sewn petticoat is made of cream silk satin with two pleats at the center back that hide a hook and eye closure. There is a wide flounce of cream lace underlined with pleated silk chiffon. Unlabeled
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