Five Late Victorian Mourning Dresses, Capes. Dress of crinkled crepe with pink velvet insert to bodice; crinkled crepe skirt, two piece silk gabardine with lace applique, silk beaded long cape with brown and black glass beads, long cape of quilted wool.

Provenance:
Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profit association has been a guiding force in preserving Monterey's history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Monterey's precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.

The Association's mission is to share the histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.

Condition:
Overall condition of this lot is good to very good. Some of the silk linings are torn or shot.