Incredible grouping of Victorian and turn-of-the-century clothing, including several pieces of Victorian mourning wear made by B. Altman & Co.; an ornate beaded lace and silk skirt with (4) blouses, all with exquisite needlework. Also included: several women's daywear pieces including undergarments, an Edwardian layered silk and lace skirt, lace shawls and embroidered silk piano shawls; children's Christening clothing and more. Condition: For display, conservation or pattern study. Victorian mourning pieces are very delicate, with breaks and disintegration to lace, tears to interior silk, loose threads, etc. Most pieces showing some age-related soiling, fading, and/or discoloration. A few shawls in excellent antique condition.

All the items in this auction remain at our Gallery in Norwalk, CT for pickup or shipping. Items must be picked up in the time frame of Wednesday, March 23rd - Friday, April 1st, 9am-5pm, WEEKDAYS. We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.