Two American Dresses including J R Mills. The first, an afternoon dress of printed cotton, with pink silk-satin belting, sleeves and collar; the second, a tea or early evening dress for a young lady, marked for maker J. R. Mills, Chicago, light weight silk lace mesh over silk gauze. The belt of silk chiffon, embroidered with gilt-bronze thread flowers. Beaded detail at sleeves. Label to second dress, J. R. Mills / Chicago, woven into grosgrain belting to lower bodice. Chicago, Illinois. Circa 1915 - 1920. {Approximate measurements}_x000B_Cotton dress: _x000B_Shoulders: 16" _x000B_Bust 33" _x000B_Waist 24 1/2" _x000B_Length 55" from nape of neck to hem. _x000B__x000B_Second / youth dress: _x000B_Shoulders: 14 1/2"_x000B_Bust: 27 1/4" _x000B_Waist: 23 1/2" _x000B_Length: 50" from nape of neck to hem. 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._x000B__x000B_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: The cotton in the afternoon dress has mold dots and some stains; the second dress has conservation mesh to bodice, some tears to skirt near replaced hooks and eyes.