Lot 27
Collection of Six Cotton Drawers/Pantaloons and Two Petticoats, 1850-1860s
Sale 770 - Luxe Holiday: A Collectors' Collection
Dec 11, 2020 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$500 - $700

Sold for $563

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Collection of Six Cotton Drawers/Pantaloons and Two Petticoats, 1850-1860s

This lot includes six cotton drawers/pantaloons, and two white cotton petticoats.

THE FIRST
White cotton drawers with gathered waist, pin-tuck pleats, and eyelet trim on pant leg hems. 
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.080 1860
 
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 25.5"
Hips: 54"
Length (side waist band to hem): 24.5"
Inseam: 12.5" 

THE SECOND
White cotton drawers with ruffled cotton and eyelet lace trimmed pant hems, and monogrammed initials "FT" on the back right leg. 
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.082 1860
 
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 30.5"
Hips: 43.5"
Length (side waist band to hem): 20.5"
Inseam: 9.5" 

THE THIRD 
White cotton pantaloons with banded pant hems and fabric flower sprigs on the inseam at hem. 
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.:  UGW.084.1850
 
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 29"
Hips: 40.5"
Length (side waist band to hem): 32.5"
Inseam: 19" 

THE FOURTH
White cotton pantaloons with white eyelet lace trim on the leg hems, white glass buttons, and center back waist closure. 
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.074.1860
 
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 29.5"
Hips: 48.5"
Length (side waist band to hem): 38.5" 
Inseam: 23" 

THE FIFTH
White cotton handmade pantaloons with straight fit legs and center back waistband opening. 
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: U6W.073.1850
 
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 24"
Hips: 42.5"
Length (side waist band to hem): 37.5"
Inseam: 18" 

THE SIXTH
White cotton child's drawers with pin-tuck pleats and crocheted lace trimmed legs. 
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.:  UGG.013.1850
 
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 23"
Hips: 46"
Length (side waist band to hem): 32"
Inseam: 23" 

THE SEVENTH
White cotton gathered petticoat with stitched rope rings. 
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.1850.009
 
Approximate Measurements:
Waist (adjustable): 80"
Hips: 90"
Length (side waist band to hem): 34.5" 

THE EIGHTH
White cotton gathered petticoat with stitched rope bands.  
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.1890.024
 
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 23"
Hips: 77"
Length (side waist band to hem): 35" 
Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia
Condition Report
Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally with the following:
Fading/Color Change: The overall coloring has yellowed.
Soiling/Spots: There are some spots on the center front and back right waist just under the waistband and a soiled spot on the right hip side seam.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with the following:
Fading/Color Change:
Soiling/Spots: There is some soiling in the crotch area and a few dark orange pea-sized spots on the back right leg.
Repairs/Alterations: There is a patch repair on the back left waistband.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good structurally with the following:
Fading/Color Change: The pantaloons have darkened due to age and wear.
Soiling/Spots: There is some overall soiling throughout, most noticeably around the waist band, the crotch area, and the bottom pant leg banded hems.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good structurally with the following:
Soiling/Spots: There is some faint yellowed soiling along the waistband and crotch area.
Repairs/Alterations: There is a front right leg patch near the knee.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is very good with the following:
Losses: The back waistband closure appears to be missing.
Fading/Color Change:
Soiling/Spots: There is some minor soiling along the waistline due to wear and what appears to be a water spot along the front right pantleg.

THE SIXTH
The overall condition is very good structurally with the following:
Fading/Color Change: The pantaloons have yellowed overall.
Soiling/Spots: The left pant leg is heavily soiled as well as the back rise at seat level. There is a dark marking on the front right pant leg near the crotch area.

THE SEVENTH
The overall condition is good structurally with the following:
Split/Separated Seams: There are several spots where the rope casings have opened in the interior.
Losses: The waist drawstring appears to be missing but the casing is intact.
Soiling/Spots: The petticoat is heavily soiled in large sections throughout the entire piece.

THE EIGHTH
The overall condition is very good with the following:
Losses: One small hole in the back left near the waistband and one in the back waistband between loop closures.
Soiling/Spots: There are a couple of spots on the front and back near the waistband.

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