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Lot Description

Collection of Nine 19th and 20th Century Separates, 1850-1920s

This lot includes nine separates.

THE FIRST
White cotton corset cover edged with white lace on neckline and short sleeves.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: BOW.052.1875

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 27"
Length (underarm to hem): 7.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 12.75"

THE SECOND
White cotton lawn sheer dickey with eyelet trimmed neckline, collar, and embroidered front panels, and adjustable waist ties.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.056.1840

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Waist: 18.25"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 15"

THE THIRD
White cotton bed jacket with cotton eyelet lace trimmed neckline and sleeve hems, pin-tuck pleats on front, and center front button closures.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: JAW.039.1860

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.25"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 40"
Length (underarm to hem): 15.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 15.25"

THE FOURTH
White cotton with white and red thread work and embroidery with adjustable neckline and waist.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.077.1900

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 26"
Length (underarm to hem): 13"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 9"

THE FIFTH
White cotton lawn blouse/corset cover trimmed in white cotton eyelet lace along the neckline, hip, and sleeves, and center front flower shaped button closures.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 34.5"
Waist: 25.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 11.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27.25"

THE SIXTH
Pink silk crepe two-layered bed jacket with white floral embroidery.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 11.5"
Chest: 32"
Waist: 34.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 22.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 16"

THE SEVENTH
Pink silk crepe romper slip with yellow lace trim and ribbon shoulder straps.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: NA

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 10"
Chest: 32.5"
Waist: 32"
Hips: 44"
Length (underarm to hem): 18.5"

THE EIGHTH
White cotton semicircle cape trimmed in cotton eyelet lace and braid.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: SHW.001.1840

Approximate Measurements:
Length (center back neck to hem): 18.5"
Width: 43"

THE NINTH
White cotton canvas pocket with waist tie and stamped with "I.S.".
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: ACC.066.1850

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 17.5"
Width: 10.25"

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia

Condition Report

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with the following:
Fading/Color Change: There is an overall yellowing to the cover.
Soiling/Spots: There is small spot on the front left bust and minor soiling under the arms.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally with the following:
Structural Issues: The waist ribbon is starting to split.
Fading/Color Change: Light overall yellowing due to age.
Soiling/Spots: There are some light yellowed spots on the front openings and center back upper shoulders.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with the following:
Split/Separated Seams: There is a small opening under the right armscye seam.
Soiling/Spots: There is some light soiling along the neckline, front opening, front bottom left hemline, and front right from the under arm to the hem. The back sleeves, center back at waist, and bottom right hip to hem have moderate soiling and spots.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is good structurally with the following:
Split/Separated Seams: There are a few popped stitches on the left waist side seam. There are some loose threads along each of the sleeve hems.
Soiling/Spots: There is some moderate-heavy soiling throughout, most noticeably along the neckline, upper front and back bodice, under arms, and front opening.

THE SIXTH
The overall condition is fair with the following:
Structural Issues: There are some puckers on the left front. There is a small hole on the back right hip. The front top two buttonholes are stretched with two small tears.
Fading/Color Change: There is some overall darkening to the shell.
Soiling/Spots: There are several spots throughout the front and back, most noticeably around the neckline, the front left under arm, right front chest area, and the back right hip near the side seam.

THE SEVENTH
The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: The left shoulder strap has broken and is tied together. The crotch has a hole above the front button closure.
Split/Separated Seams: The back right hip seam is popped open.
Losses: There are a couple of small pin head sized holes along the front bustline.

THE EIGHTH
The overall condition is good structurally with the following:
Structural Issues: There are some broken bars within the lace trim, most noticeably at the front neckline closure.
Losses: The front neckline button cover has a small loss.
Soiling/Spots: There is some light soiling along the neckline and shoulders.
Repairs/Alterations: The front neckline button closure appears to have been stitched back in place along with the top lace circles just below the closure.

THE NINTH
The overall condition is very good structurally with the following:
Structural Issues: There is a small worn area along the top where it attaches to the waist band.
Soiling/Spots: There is overall yellowed soiling throughout the lower pocket front and back.

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