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Lot Description

Two Cotton Day Dresses, 1870-80s

This lot includes two day dresses.

THE FIRST
White cotton with blue and red machine embroidered flowers in a day dress with ruffled and smocked neckline, long sleeves, gathered high hip line, and center front hook and eye closures; paired with gathered full skirt with adjustable pink elastic drawstring waistline (not original).
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: DRW.1870.007AB

Approximate Measurements:
BODICE
Shoulders: 12"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 24"
Length (underarm to hem): 13.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32.5"

SKIRT
Waist (adjustable): 25"
Hips: 60"
Length (side waist band to hem): 36"

THE SECOND
Pink cotton two-piece day dress printed with white and red floral motif, trimmed in pink silk velvet on collar and sleeves, and front shell buttons inset with metal discs; paired with matching pink cotton printed bustle skirt with pleated waistline.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: DRW.120.1885

Approximate Measurements:
BODICE
Shoulders: 12"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 25"
Length (underarm to hem): 11"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"

SKIRT
Waist: 22.5"
Hips: 40"
Length (side waist band to hem): 40"

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia

Condition Report

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with the following:
Split/Separated Seams: The front left waistline casing has a 6" long opening internally.
Losses: The front bodice is missing seven closures. There are some small holes in the front skirt embroidery near the hemline and on the right side mid way down from waist. The right sleeve has some holes near the front hem.
Fading/Color Change: There is some overall yellowing dues to age.
Soiling/Spots: There are some small spots on the front and back bodice, sleeves, and general soiling under each arm from wear. There is some soiling on the front and back skirt along the upper right hip and lower middle sections.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: There is a split in the back skirt lining from the waistband down.
Split/Separated Seams: The left sleeve puff is missing a tack to the lower fitted sleeve. The skirt has some odd tacks on the front pleats at the high hip level, reason unknown.
Losses: There are some sequins missing on buttons on the front bodice. The inner right bodice lining is missing strip of fabric.
Fading/Color Change: There appears to be some overall fading to the velvet, most noticeable on the sleeve cuffs hems.
Soiling/Spots: There is some soiling under the arms in the lining. The skirt hemline has some soiling due to wear but is intact.
Repairs/Alterations: The skirt waistband appears to have been taken in slightly at each waist dart location.

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