One-Piece Satin Wedding Dress, 1880s

Ivory silk satin wedding dress with handstitched tabbed neckline, fitted sleeves hemmed with pleats, net, and bows, smocked and gathered front panel, draped hips with rear ribbon bows on bustled skirt, tabbed and pleated hemline, and front hook and eye closures. Padding is stitched into the front bodice and around the armscyes.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: DRW.011.1880

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.25"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 24"
Hips: 39"
Length (underarm to hem): 52"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 24"

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia

Condition: The overall condition is fair with the following: Structural Issues: Both underarms are splitting due to soiling and age. The tops of the sleeves, along the cap seam, are starting to shred in a few small spots. Split/Separated Seams: The interior pleated crinoline dust ruffle is separated from the front interior hemline towards the back. The left hip drape is separating from where it's attached to the center back. There are several loose stitched throughout the pleated sections. Losses: There are four missing closures with one kept with garment. The bodice appears to be missing the interlining on the left front bodice where the dickie would attach revealing the cotton batting underlayer. The sleeve hem netting is mostly detached and missing. Soiling/Spots: There is heavy soiling along the entire right right of the dress including the sleeve, hip and skirt, both underarms, and back right skirt. The hemline is also heavily soiled from use. There is a dark spot on the back right skirt near the hemline. 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.