Four Early 20th Century Dresses

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These four dresses were preserved by multiple generations of the same family and are believed to have been made by members of the family. Many garments show alterations and style changes, likely from updating to a new style.This lot includes four dresses.THE FIRSTPink silk taffeta floral brocade two-piece dress trimmed with black lace including an open scoop neckline, pleated front bodice, fitted sleeves with scalloped cuffs; paired with matching unfinished skirt and white cotton petticoat. 1900s.UnlabeledSize Label: N/AStyle/Serial No.: N/AApproximate Measurements:BODICEShoulders: 13"Chest: 32"Waist: 23"Length (high shoulder point to hem): 17"Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"SKIRTWaist (as dressed in photo): 23"Hips: 40"Length (side waistband to hem): 39"THE SECONDPink wool two-piece dress including a dark pink velvet trimmed bodice with pin-tuck lace neckline, tulip styled sleeves with puffs and fitted forearms of lace, velvet-trimmed lace shoulder flaps, and nipped waist trimmed in velvet with center back hook and eye closures; paired with matching wool skirt with flat front panels and pleated sides, and white cotton petticoat. 1900s.UnlabeledSize Label: N/AStyle/Serial No.: N/AApproximate Measurements:BODICEShoulders: 14"Chest: 38.5"Waist: 25.5"Length (high shoulder point to hem): 18"Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"SKIRTWaist: 25"Hips: 44"Length (side waistband to hem): 42"THE THIRDWhite cotton day dress with inset lace trim, high banded lace collar, pin-tuck, and inset lace details, full gathered sleeves into banded lace cuffs, gathered waist into pin-tuck stitched tiered skirt trimmed in lace; paired with a white cotton petticoat. 1910s.UnlabeledSize Label: N/AStyle/Serial No.: N/AApproximate Measurements:Shoulders: 14"Chest: 38"Waist: 24"Hips: 44"Length (high shoulder point to hem): 55.25"Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 26.5"THE FOURTHGold threaded lace sleeveless dress with Art Deco motif, scoop neckline, drop waist with purple chiffon flower and swag, and lined with soft pink satin embellished with purple chiffon flowers, and side snaps closure. 1920s.UnlabeledSize Label: N/AStyle/Serial No.: N/AApproximate Measurements:Shoulders: 12.5"Chest: 40"Waist: 39"Hips: 40.5"Length (high shoulder point to hem): 46.5"Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 9.75"Condition:THE FIRSTThe overall condition is fair with the following:Structural Issues: There are several small splits in the taffeta throughout both the bodice and skirt, mostly around major stress areas. The skirt has no closures or real shape.Losses: The skirt has no lining or other original finishing.Fading/Color Change: There are some variations in the color of the taffeta.Soiling/Spots: The interior of the bodice is moderately soiled throughout, but mainly under the arms and waist.Repairs/Alterations: The bodice has signs of alterations along the neckline, the sleeves at the cuffs, and the front opening. The skirt is essentially a shell that has no real shape at the waist (photographed in an approximate facsimile). The interior seams aren't finished and the pattern pieces are crudely cut and restitched back together.THE SECONDThe overall condition is good structurally with the following:Structural Issues: The internal silk lining the puff of the sleeves has shattered.Split/Separated Seams: The velvet waistband on the bodice has some popped stitches at the back opening.Fading/Color Change: The lace on the bodice has yellowed throughout.Soiling/Spots: the bodice interior cotton lining is moderately soiled with spots along the waist and into the sleeves.Repairs/Alterations: The back bodice closures have been altered, where buttons once were placed are now hooks and eyes, the inset back panel closures have been moved and appear to be a later addition, and the waistband clos... read more

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