Three Silk Evening Bodices, 1850-60

This lot includes three bodices.

THE FIRST
Light purple silk taffeta bodice trimmed in white net with net cap sleeves, wide neckline, and center front button closure.
Label: English Spoken / Mme Emanuel / Robes & Confections / 11 Aenue Matignon / Champs-Elysees
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: BOW.065.1860

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.75"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 22.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 6.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 10.25"

THE SECOND
Light green silk moiré long pointed waist bodice with short sleeves trimmed in gathered green silk satin and center back hook and eye closures.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: BOW.046.1850

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 35.5"
Waist: 25.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 6.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 12.5"

THE THIRD
Pale green silk taffeta evening bodice trimmed with gathered taffeta and white lace, tabbed short sleeves, and center back lace up closure.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: BOW.005.1850

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 18"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 22"
Length (underarm to hem): 5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 15.25"

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia

Condition: THE FIRST The overall condition is good with the following: Structural Issues: The net in the sleeves is smashed and brittle. Losses: There are some small holes in the net trim along the neck line. Fading/Color Change: The front left chest has a faded spot. Soiling/Spots: There are some faint light orange spots on the back bodice and some minor soiling throughout the lining. THE SECOND The overall condition is good with the following: Structural Issues: Both center back and center front boning has broken in various spots but is still encased. Split/Separated Seams: The front right neckline finish near the shoulder has come undone. Soiling/Spots: There are some orange spots throughout both the lining and shell, and there is some minor soiling under each of the arms. The center back shell fabric has some moderate soiling near the waist. Repairs/Alterations: There was a repair made to left front bodice lining.  THE THIRD The overall condition is very good with the following: Structural Issues: The back closure lacer is broken but kept with the item. The bottom corners of the center back boned casings are slightly threadbare. Losses: There is one small hole in the front left waist. Soiling/Spots: There are some minor spots throughout the lining and some very minor soiling along the interior neckline. Everything is sold 'As Is'. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email couturecr@hindmanauctions.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.