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Victorian Moire Silk Taffeta Dress Ensemble

Auction Date: June 16, 2023

Estimate: $300 - 500

Sold for: $584






Lot: 96

Circa 1873.
Comprising golden yellow silk moire two piece dress, comprising bodice and skirt, with a decorative apron in same material. Also(later) cap issuing veil, from the same material. Lot also includes a set of wire hoops and wire bustle form from the same period. The bodice and skirt lined in linen.
Approximate dimensions: 30 Bust, 24 Waist, 16 from shoulder to waist. The skirt: 23 1/2 Waist, 45 from waist to hem plus 9 inches additional in the rear, to accomodate the bustle..
Provenance: Made for a wedding that took place in 1873, thence worn by great-great granddaughter of original recipient, for her wedding in Wee Church in the Heather, Glendale, CA, and her daugher-in-law, Barbara Lynn Palatina to Stephen Edward Hicks, August 21, 1962, with photographs of the last two named in the ensemble included with the lot. The original wreath-like headdress then changed to incorporate parts of the bodice hem into a cap, and sewed with gauze for the veil.
Condition: Overall, the condition is good. The fabric has subtle water stains. The fabric itself is supple and lively. The bodice placket top has a split edge minor splits to fabric at skirt waist, due to stress. Lace collar a later replacement.


Auction Date: June 16, 2023


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