This lot includes four blouses, three blouses have recently been laundered and pressed.

LEFT TO RIGHT

THE FIRST
White sheer cotton blouse with wide machine lace edged sailor neck collar and cuffs edge, full long sleeves, and mother of pearl button closures. Lace collar is quite large flowing down to bust area. Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Across back Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 42"
Waist: 30"
Length (underarm to hem): 15"
Length (shoulder to hem): 25"
Sleeve (shoulder seam to cuff): 21-1/2".

CONDITION
The overall condition is very good clean condition and structurally sound with the following issues:
Soiling/None.
I have laundered this blouse.

THE SECOND
White crepe blouse with machine lace collar and long sleeves with lace edged cuffs, and diamond shaped mother of pearl button closures.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Across back Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 33"
Length (underarm to hem): 12"
Length (shoulder to hem): 22-1/2"
Sleeve (shoulder seam to cuff): 22".

CONDITION
The overall condition is very good clean and structurally with the following issues:
Soiling/Spots: None
Split/Tears: None.

THE THIRD
White cotton blouse with front and back adorned with vertical pintucks. Long sleeves.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Across Back Shoulders: 11-1/2"
Chest: 34"
Length (underarm to hem): 11"
Length (shoulder to hem): 17-1/2"
Waist 26"
Sleeve: 20-1/2".

CONDITION
The overall clean condition is excellent with the following issues:
Separation Seams/Splits/Tears: None
Soiling/Spots: None.
Recently been laundered and pressed.

THE FOURTH
White sheer fine cotton blouse with the front of blouse adorned with filet inserts and hand embroidery and round crochet button closure front. Back has vertical pin tucks.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Across Back Shoulders: 14-1/2"
Chest: 40"
Length (underarm to hem): 11"
Length (shoulder to hem): 22"
Sleeve (shoulder seam to cuff): 23-1/2".

CONDITION
The overall condition is very good with the following issues:
Split/Tears: None
Soiling/Spots: Small area of yellow spots on collar and back shoulder. Needs to be laundered to whiten.

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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