This lot includes three fancy machine lace blouses.

LEFT TO RIGHT

THE FIRST
Off white lace blouse with long sleeves ending with scalloped lace. Front closure with metal hook and eyes, with stand up collar, and with white silk lining.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Across back Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 35"
Waist: 35"
Neck: 12 in diameter and 3" high
Length (underarm to hem): 8"
Length (shoulder to hem): 21"
Sleeve (shoulder seam to end): 23-1/2".

CONDITION
The overall condition is fair, and structurally sound with the following issues:
Soiling/Spots: Some spots and with underarm discoloration outside as well as lining.
I have not laundered this blouse and has small oxidation storage spots here and there from decades of storage.
Splits/Tears: Silk lining is in bad condition with splits, rips and old repairs. Small separation of lace from seam at underarm.

THE SECOND
This off white lace bodice, I believe was taken off a dress decades ago.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Across Back Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 57"
Length (underarm to hem): 7"
Length (shoulder to hem): 14"
Sleeve (shoulder seam to end): 16.

CONDITION
The overall condition is fair and good structurally. No back closures and raw cut waist hem edge. With the following issues:
Soiling/Spots: Not laundered, one center front light stain stains.
Split/Tears: Edge lace has come apart at seam around neck line and down front.

THE THIRD
Off white lace blouse with high stand up collar and floral machine lace overall, with long sleeves and front side metal snap back closures.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Across back Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 34"
Length (underarm to hem): 10"
Length (shoulder to hem): 15"
Sleeve (shoulder seam to edge): 24".

CONDITION
Lining in good condition. The overall condition is good with the following issues:
Split/Tears: Splitting Silk waist band needs to be replaced.
Soiling/Spots: Underarm discoloration, I have not laundered this blouse, could use a refresh from decades of storage.

PROVENANCE
Clothing from the estate of William Insco Buchanan (September 10, 1853 to October 17, 1909) who was an American diplomat. On January 26, 1894, President Grover Cleveland (the former mayor of Buffalo and governor of New York appointed Buchanan United States Minister to Argentina. Buchanan was chosen by John G. Milburn, president of the exposition, as the exposition was planned with a Latin American theme and they wanted someone who knew the South American countries well.
Buchanan was Director General of the Pan-American Exposition, held in Buffalo, New York from May 1 through November 2, 1901, and is credited with the construction, operation, and dismantling of the exposition.
His ancestors still resides in the same home in Buffalo, New York and all clothing were stored in the attic of this ancestral home.

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