These four dresses were preserved by multiple generations of the same family and are believed to have been made by members of the family. Many garments show alterations and style changes, likely from updating to a new style.

This lot includes four dresses.

THE FIRST
Pink silk taffeta floral brocade two-piece dress trimmed with black lace including an open scoop neckline, pleated front bodice, fitted sleeves with scalloped cuffs; paired with matching unfinished skirt and white cotton petticoat. 1900s.
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Approximate Measurements:
BODICE
Shoulders: 13"
Chest: 32"
Waist: 23"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 17"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"

SKIRT
Waist (as dressed in photo): 23"
Hips: 40"
Length (side waistband to hem): 39"

THE SECOND
Pink wool two-piece dress including a dark pink velvet trimmed bodice with pin-tuck lace neckline, tulip styled sleeves with puffs and fitted forearms of lace, velvet-trimmed lace shoulder flaps, and nipped waist trimmed in velvet with center back hook and eye closures; paired with matching wool skirt with flat front panels and pleated sides, and white cotton petticoat. 1900s.
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Approximate Measurements:
BODICE
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 38.5"
Waist: 25.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 18"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"

SKIRT
Waist: 25"
Hips: 44"
Length (side waistband to hem): 42"

THE THIRD
White cotton day dress with inset lace trim, high banded lace collar, pin-tuck, and inset lace details, full gathered sleeves into banded lace cuffs, gathered waist into pin-tuck stitched tiered skirt trimmed in lace; paired with a white cotton petticoat. 1910s.
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Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 24"
Hips: 44"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 55.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 26.5"

THE FOURTH
Gold threaded lace sleeveless dress with Art Deco motif, scoop neckline, drop waist with purple chiffon flower and swag, and lined with soft pink satin embellished with purple chiffon flowers, and side snaps closure. 1920s.
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Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12.5"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 39"
Hips: 40.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 46.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 9.75"