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Lot Description

Collection of Nine Bed Jackets and Chemises, 1850-1900

This lot includes nine bed jackets and chemises.

THE FIRST
White cotton bed jacket with paisley eyelet trimmed top yoke and collar, cuffed long sleeves, and center front button closures.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.145.1860

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 46"
Waist: 55"
Hips: 64"
Length (underarm to hem): 38.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28.5"

THE SECOND
White cotton bed jacket with collar and full sleeves trimmed in eyelet lace, front upper bodice pin tucking detail, and front button closures. There are a couple of handwritten names and numbers along the back neckline, likely from collection accessioning.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: OGW.148.1890

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 45"
Waist: 55"
Hips: 70"
Length (underarm to hem): 39.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29"

THE THIRD
White cotton chemise with pin tuck pleating and eyelet trim along the neckline and sleeves. The owner's name (illegible) is stamped on the interior back neckline.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: OGW.147.1890

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 18.75"
Chest: 45.5"
Waist: 62"
Hips: 76"
Length (underarm to hem): 26.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"

THE FOURTH
White cotton chemise with box neckline trimmed in white cotton eyelet lace, front gathered and pleated neckline and flared hemline. "Mary B. (illegible)" is handwritten on the interior right front neckline opening.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.142.c1860

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12"
Chest: 35"
Waist: 42"
Hips: 55"
Length (underarm to hem): 28"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 10"

THE FIFTH
White cotton A-line chemise with eyelet trim and shirred front button down bib.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.031.1860

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 54"
Hips: 66"
Length (underarm to hem): 30.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 9.5"

THE SIXTH
White cotton thin strap chemise trimmed with white lace and embellished with pink embroidery on the front chest, and front buttoned crotch strap.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12.5"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 37.5"
Hips: 47"
Length (underarm to hem): 28"

THE SEVENTH
White cotton pull-over chemise with crocheted lace box neckline and armhole detail, and front pleated with crocheted lace applique.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13"
Chest: 35"
Waist: 32.25"
Hips: 44.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 29.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 8"

THE EIGHTH
White cotton bed jacket trimmed with eyelet lace and pin tuck pleats down the front, full sleeves, ruffled hem, and center front button closures.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 35"
Hips: 46.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 46"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.5"

THE NINTH
White cotton short sleeve chemise with eyelet trim along the neckline and sleeve hems, and front button closure.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.142.1868

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12.5"
Chest: 42"
Waist: 47"
Hips: 60"
Length (underarm to hem): 37"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 14.25"

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia

Condition Report

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: There is a large hole in the back neckline facing.
Soiling/Spots: There is some mild soiling throughout the jacket, most noticeably on the front right hip, back shoulder yoke, and under each sleeve. There are several small spots along the hemline.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good structurally with the following:
Fading/Color Change: The jacket has yellowed overall from age and use.
Soiling/Spots: There are several spots throughout the neckline, front placket, shoulders, and sleeves with mild soiling along the hemline.
Repairs/Alterations: There is a repair made to the center back neckline facing and at the bottom of the front placket.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good structurally with the following:
Soiling/Spots: There is some light soiling along the neckline and more moderate soiling and spots along the hemline. There is a dark spot on the back right shoulder.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good structurally with the following:
Soiling/Spots: There are some light soiled areas under each of the arms and along the front at hip level. The upper bodice has some general light yellowing on the front and back.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is very good with the following:
Soiling/Spots: There is very minor soiling along the front hem line.
Repairs/Alterations: There is a small patch on the back left shoulder.

THE SIXTH
The overall condition is good structurally with the following:
Split/Separated Seams: The lace trim is starting to separate from the left underarm and has been tacked in place.
Soiling/Spots: There is a moderate amount of soiling down the front and back, with a degree more along the crotch strap.

THE SEVENTH
The overall condition is very good with the following:
Fading/Color Change: There is some slight yellowing on the front and back bodice area from wear. overall yellowing.
Soiling/Spots: There are some darker spots on the front neckline, the front applique, and along the hemline.

THE EIGHTH
The overall condition is very good structurally with the following:
Soiling/Spots: There is moderate soiling along the neckline, under each arm, and the center back at hip level. There are also several spots, most noticeable on the front right sleeves, front left hem ruffle, and back left hip.

THE NINTH
The overall condition is very good structurally with the following:
Soiling/Spots: There are some soiled spots on the front bodice, under the arms, along the neckline, and back.

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