Lot

Description

Prices Realized

1

Gent's Printed Cotton Banyan, 1830s

Beige and cream pinstriped ground, roller printed with multicolor floral bouquets, wide fold-down collar, double breasted, buttons on both sides to hem, waist seam, two diagonal welt pockets, long sleeves to 3" buttoned cuffs, full skirt with two rear pockets set into pleat seams below back waist buttons, piped seams, lined with unbleached cotton, faced with the primary textile, (many large stains, holes, fading, missing buttons) fair.
Ch 41", W 36", Sh-Sh 16.5",
Slv L 27.5", L 52"

$2875

2

Gent's Brown Linen Tail Coat, America,
1800-1830

Unlined natural linen, double breasted, very slim sleeves with buttoned cuff, notched turn-down collar, self fabric buttons and facings, (many scattered holes, tear on L sleeve, mend on R sleeve, 1 grey shell button on cuff not original) good. Ch 36", W 30", Slv L 28.5", Sh-Sh 15", L 36.5"

$1725

3

Man's Wool Work Shirt, 1825-1875

Brown and cream checked linen and wool, small collar attached to collar band, long sleeves without gussets end in 2.25" cuff with one button, four china button front placket, placket hides buttons, longer back tail, all hand sewn, upper chest and back muslin lined, (shoulders worn through to lining, wool shredded, major losses near hem, fabric weak) fair. Ch 45",
Sh-Sh 20", Slv L 23", CFL 33", CBL 36.5"

$115

4

Man's Woven Cotton Work Shirt, 1860s

Brown and cream checked, band collar, front button placket, long sleeves with underarm gusset, side vents with re-enforced corners, four white china buttons at center front, (collar and cuffs replaced, shirt faded) good. Ch 56", Slv L 21",
L 42.5"

$115

5

Pewter Grey Silk Satin Dress, 1840s

Wide neckline, bodice overlaid with gathered self fabric panel, widens from pointed waist out over shoulders, sleeves smocked at top of shoulder, full skirt cartridge pleated to cotton waistband and attached under bodice, piped seams, five self fabric buttons center back, full muslin lining and grey silk faille padded hem facing, wool hem binding, possibly Quaker dress, (very minor stains, missing bones) excellent. B 32", W 25", Sh-Sh 19", L 53"

$1265

6

Printed Floral Wool Dress & Pelerine,
1848-1852

Light brown wool crepe printed with scattered red flowers and dark olive leaves, high V neckline, fitted long sleeves, boned bodice overlaid with fabric pleated at center front, long full gathered skirt, cotton linings in bodice, sleeves and hem facing, center back brass hook & eye closure, pelerine with tucked edges and peak at center back, (minor wear to waistband and pelerine points) excellent. Worn by Tasha Tudor. B 32", W 25",
Sh-Sh 14", L 53"-56"

$1610

7

Heathered Satin Day Dress, 1840s

Grey satin with variegated dark blue stripes, high round neckline, boned center front opening, fabric pleated to slightly pointed bodice front radiating toward shoulders, brass hooks & eyes, long fitted sleeves, full gauged skirt, pocket in seam, fully lined with brown and cream cottons, (major underarm damage, stains overall, hem damaged, repairs) fair. B 35",
W 27", Sh-Sh 17", L 52.5"

$172.50

8

Woven White Striped Dress, 1825-1835

Vertically striped sheer muslin skirt attached to white cotton tabby underbodice, expandable waistband and adjustable center back ties, possibly for maternity, two rows of narrow hem ruffles on skirt, (bodice missing) excellent.
B 35", W to 36", L 50"

$230

9

Dark Olive Green Silk Day Dress,
1838-1842

Tabby silk, wide neckline, long sleeves with fullness at elbow, tight wrist and tucked upper arm cap trimmed with self fabric cockades, inset 1.75" waistband, full skirt gauged to waistband, brass hooks & eyes at back, piped seams, glazed cream linen full lining, (many holes and splits, underarm staining and poor repairs) fair
B 35", W 24", Sh-Sh 19", L 53"

$460

10

Printed Silk & Wool Day Dress,
1835-1840

Cream wool challis woven with cream silk plaid, printed with red, purple, mustard and olive floral vines, wide U neckline, piped diagonal bands over bodice tucks, full sleeves banded down at top and at wrist, inset silk waistband with attached self fabric belt, steel hooks & thread eyes at center back, muslin bodice lining, glazed cotton skirt lining, (extensive wear, tears and mends to fabric) fair. B 34", W 30", Sh-Sh 19", L 50"

$632.50

11

Lady's Reversible Printed Cotton Robe, 1830s

Tiny brick red geometric print on white, reversing to larger scale gold on white maze and diamond pattern, loose full body gathered to inset yoke, deep collar with ruffled edge, full sleeves to narrow wristband, piped seams, open at center front, (many patches, stains and wear to gold side) gold side fair, red excellent. Sh-Sh 19",
B 50", L 53"

$258.75

12

Brown Silk Day Dress & Pelerine, Early 1840s

Soft ribbed chestnut brown silk, wide collarless neckline, fitted bodice, inset waistband, long fitted sleeves, bias tucked wristband, full gathered skirt, cream linen and cotton bodice linings, center back brass hook & eye closure, piped seams, 2.5" skirt tuck above hem, shaped pelerine, (scattered small holes and pulls in silk, light water spotting overall) good. B 32",
W 26", Sh-Sh 18"

$488.75

13

Black Silk Mourning Dress, c. 1839

Taffeta gown, collarless, front opening, full gigot sleeves banded down 1" at top, metal hooks with thread or metal eyes, skirt front pleated, back gathered into waistband, some piped seams, two button 2.25" cuff, hem faced with glazed brown cotton, (scattered brown spots and three holes on side of skirt) good. B 34", W 24", Sh-Sh 15", L 52"

$1265

14

Gauze Jacquard Silk Mourning Gown, 1830s

Striped and patterned silk, every other stripe sheer in deep purple alternating with woven leaf pattern in black, collarless, V neckline, center front opening, full sleeves taper to narrow band cuff and one button, sleeve cap lined with stiffened cotton, skirt pleated into inset purple satin waistband, deep purple silk bodice lining and deep hem facing, separate 2" x 31" belt, (some seams opening, scattered brown stains especially on skirt and sleeves) good. B 34", W 26", Sh-Sh 15", L 52"

$1955

15

Red, Purple & White Dress & Pelerine, 1830s

White semi-sheer cotton with woven striped ground, red and lavender flowers printed on scattered black dot ground, very full sleeves ending in piped 2.25" cuffs with brass hooks, inset waistband, full gathered skirt, rear fabric button closure, wide white cotton mull hem facing, separate pelerine or tippet with attached wide collar, (several .5"-1" tears, scattered brown stains, few period mends) good. B 36", W 27",
Sh-Sh 17", L 52"

$977.50

16

Printed Plum Cotton Dress, 1830s

Plum printed with white abstract leaf sprays extending out of top of sinuous flower shape, center band over horizontally gathered bodice, full sleeves taper to wrist below elbows, skirt gathers into inset waistband, piping on bodice, applied curved self fabric bands on back bodice, (sleeves slightly faded, and one small tear on left) excellent. B 36", W 27",
Sh-Sh 17", Dress L 52"

$920

17

Red on White Calico Dress, 1838-1840

Cotton printed with light red diamonds and dots, deep V neckline, front bodice with double ruffled V to peaked waist, long sleeves with fabric deeply shirred at top and above wrists, full skirt cartridge pleated and attached under bodice, center back brass hooks & eyes, one pocket in right front skirt seam, cream muslin bodice lining and hem facing, (fabric faded overall, few tiny holes) good. B 30", W 24", Sh-Sh 18",
L 54"

$575

18

Green Silk Apron Front Gown, 1820s

Woven brocade warp and weft floats in allover small pattern of stylized flowers within ovals, wide neckline trimmed with olive green satin and cord, full gathered sleeves, 4.5" deep cuffs, apron front skirt trimmed at hem with deep ungathered flounces and green braid, rouleau hem padded with cotton batting, skirt back knife pleated to waist, attached self fabric and olive cord trimmed belt, muslin bodice and sleeve linings, buckram flounce linings, (one 2" & one 4" rip in skirt front, large brown discoloration under arms) fair.
B 35", W 30", Sh-Sh 15.5", L 47"

$862.50

19

Figured Irridescent Silk Day Dress,
1835-1840

Soft changeant black and deep red satin, woven with red dots at intervals, wide V neckline, pleated fabric bodice cross, inset waistband, long sleeves gathered at shoulders, piped cuffs, skirt pleated to inset waistband, skirt trimmed with pink piped vertical ruffle on right front, white silk and cotton linings, (one cuff button replaced, wear at waistband, on piping and at hem, fraying underarms, ivory silk bodice lining torn) good. B 34", W 25",
Sh-Sh 16", L 55"

$977.50

20

White Cotton & Eyelet Summer Dress, 1830s

Soft tabby cotton with wide shallow neckline, whitework inserts at shoulders, full long sleeves, high inset waistband, full gathered skirt with two rows of eyelet whitework above hem, white linen bodice lining, center back closure,
(small mends and holes) good.
B 40", W 29" L 52"

$805

21

Purple Plaid Silk Gown, 1820s

Purple, yellow, red, cream and blue trimmed with bright yellow silk piping, wide V neckline, long sleeves puff at shoulders, narrow cuff with applied self fabric and corded leaves, inset waistband, skirt with center back gathers, double row of self fabric points bound at hem with yellow silk below rouleau trim, brass hook back closure, (small holes in skirt, mends, stains, wear to cuffs and hem) good B 34", W 30",
Sh-Sh 17", L 53"

$1840

22

Bottle Green Silk Faille Dress,
Late 1820s

Front opening gathered bodice with high rounded neckline and top yoke effect, corded self fabric trim, 1.75" inset waistband, long sleeves full at top and gathered, narrowing to 3.5"-4.5" tapered cuffs, full pleated skirt gathered and attached to bodice back, apron front hooks to bodice waistband, deep flounced hem with piping and down padded hem under flounce, glazed linen bodice and skirt lining, cuffs lined in silk, flounce lined in brown buckram, (slight fading, scattered small holes, silk discolored under arms) excellent. B 32", W 27", Sh-Sh 15", L 55"

$1265

23

Warp Printed Silk Satin Gown,
Late 1840s

Pale silver satin warp printed with red and blue flower clusters, rose satin piped scoop neckline, long boned and pointed front waistline, drawstring neck, piped seams, three quarter sleeves end in self fabric puffs, full gathered skirt, back hook closure, lined in glazed cream cotton, textile possibly earlier than gown, (repairs at neck and waist, bodice fabric very worn, underarm fabric replaced, modern buckram skirt lining) fair. B 33",
W 27", Sh-Sh 18", L 56"

$230

24

Lady's Blue Plaid Winter Cloak,
1840-1860

Wool twill in blue, brown and cream plaid, hand stitched, large turn down collar above half cape, three rows narrow black velvet ribbon around collar, cape and hem, two pocket slits under cape, brown cotton lining, wool batting, three hooks & eyes, (wear to velvet ribbon, lining damaged at neck) excellent. CFL 46.5", CBL 49.5"

$3737.50

25

Floral Paisley Maternity Dress,
1835-1840

Tan tabby cotton with blue and burgundy stylized floral and paisley print, piped and scooped neckline, center front vertical bodice gathers with hook & eye opening for nursing, center back brass hook & eye closure, full sleeves banded down at top, 2" inset waistband, full gathered skirt, muslin bodice lining, skirt hem faced with 8" striped flowers and maze print in brown, (few minor tears) excellent.
B 32", W 25.5", Sh-Sh 18", L 51.5"

$1495

26

Striped Floral Cotton Dress, 1825-1830

Roller printed, stripes of orange, brown and white over-printed with red and blue florals, rounded neckline, center front closure, bodice with tucked bias diagonal bands across chest, full puffed sleeve tapers to 1" piped cuff, self fabric button on each cuff, apron front gathered to drawstring tie, finished with attached 2" fabric belt, full gathered skirt, muslin lined bodice, sleeves and hem facing, probably English, excellent. B 32", W 27", Sh-Sh 17.5", L 53"

$5175

27

Painted Cream Silk Gown, England,
c. 1850

Cream silk, ribbed taffeta with a hand painted delicate floral vine, long boned bodice with rounded dip in piped waistline, high round neckline, narrow bell sleeves, short shoulder caps, piped seams, full skirt knife-pleated with back gathers, brass hook & eye center back closure, glazed linen bodice lining, stiffened cotton gauze skirt lining, silk hem facing, (scattered brown foxing, large brown stain in skirt, cream satin bias trim missing on one sleeve cap) good.
B 30", W 22", Sh-Sh 15", L 59"

$1150

28

Blue & Brown Wool Dress & Pelerine, 1840s

Fine cream wool tabby, printed with stripes of blue and beige with interlacing scrolls, trimmed with cream braid on self fabric bands, piped collarless neckline, fitted bodice, center front point at waist, piped seams, panel curving from waist points outward to shoulders, fitted sleeves with bands of fabric above elbows, bodice boned and lined with cotton, back opening, brass hooks & thread eyes, full gathered skirt with pocket in right front seam, skirt lined with corded and stiffened windowpane cotton, (few small and one 1" wear spots at back of skirt) excellent. B 30", W 25", Sh-Sh 15.5", L 56"

$3162.50

29

Lilac, Green & White Striped Dress,
1825-1835

White cotton ground, alternating print of white stripes with black broken twig pattern and pale green and pale lilac stripes, overlaid with printed flowers and twigs in red, lavender and blue, high rounded neckline, center front opening, drawstring and apron skirt front, skirt gathered at center back, one tuck below knee, long sleeves puff at shoulder and gradually taper into 4" cuff with two shell buttons, separate self fabric belt, muslin bodice lining, (one area near hem with three narrow rust stains, holes in fabric) excellent. B 35",
W adj to 32", Sh-Sh 17.5", L 58"

$977.50

30

Roller Printed Sheer Cotton Dress,
1838-1842

Fine white cotton with woven windowpane check, printed with red, green and purple flowers alternating with yellow and brown Y shapes on pin dot background, wide V neckline, attached eyelet trimmed collar extending over pleated and banded long sleeves with piped 2" deep cuff, inset 1.25" waistband, full gathered skirt with piped hem band, brass hook & thread eye center back closure, muslin bodice lining and hem facing, (fabric at waistband, collar and neckline torn and fragile, small holes and mends throughout) fair. B 28", W 22", Sh-Sh 16", L 52.5"

$862.50

31

Printed & Voided Velvet Evening Gown, 1850s

Chocolate brown silk velvet cut to faille in pattern of printed scrolls, roses and columns, shades of brown and cream, wide scoop neckline with attached collar, boned fitted bodice, rounded center front point, pagoda sleeves, full skirt in two tiers, back brass hook & eye closure, glazed linen bodice lining, (seams at waistline weak, minor stains) excellent. B 34",
W 24", Sh-Sh 19", L 58"

$13800

32

Brown Silk Loose-Front Gown, 1850s

Dark brown ribbed silk, woven striped ribbon in black, blue, coral and green, narrow brown velvet ribbon trim, collarless neckline, eleven pair velvet buttons and thread loops at center front, welt pockets, ruched top pagoda sleeves, fitted back, box-pleated skirt back, brown cotton inner bodice boned and padded at chest, brass hooks & eyes, probably maternity, (linings torn, some missing velvet trim, replaced sleeve gore, bottom pair buttons missing) good.B 34", W 23", Sh-Sh 19.5",
L 54"-59"

$517.50

33

Cocoa Silk Faille Dress, 1850s

Ribbed taffeta, boned bodice, brown silk fringe trim, high piped neckline, front opening, eleven self fabric buttons, pagoda sleeves, full gathered skirt from piped waistline, pocket, brown glazed cotton skirt and bodice linings, (stains on sleeves and front, mends on skirt, modern rayon gusset added to underarm) bodice good, skirt excellent. B 32", W 27",
Sh-Sh 15", L 54"

$632.50

34

Deconstructed Plaid Silk Dress,
1850-1860

Brown and cream silk taffeta plaid with stylized warp print leaf design, boned bodice with high collarless neckline and front, small silk buttons, pagoda sleeves with tassel epaulets, double row silk fringe trim, silk and cotton linings, one whitework undersleeve attached to left sleeve, unpicked full skirt panels, faced with glazed brown cotton, (bodice altered, missing one button and stays, fringe damage, waistband missing). fair. B 32", W 22", Sh-Sh 18", Bodice L 14", Skirt L 46"

$747.50

35

Cocoa Brown Figured Silk Dress, America, 1860s

Woven with tiny spot pattern, scalloped self fabric bands, woven silk center cord trimming bodice, cuffs, and hem, scalloped hem flounce, collarless, nine Dorset buttons center front, long sleeves, full skirt, with center back cartridge pleating, brown cotton twill full lining, (bodice altered, few small holes, stains, waist seam weak). good. B 32", W 23", Sh-Sh 17.5,
L 65"

$373.75

36

Silk Plaid Day Dress,
1850-1860

Tan and brown silk plaid with green warp print stripes, rounded collarless neckline, full pagoda sleeves with short cap, green and brown silk and chenille trim, box and knife pleated skirt, brass hooks & eyes at center front, brown glazed cotton lining, (some holes, abrasions and splits in silk, waistband altered, lining damaged, missing stays) good. B 33",
W 25", Sh-Sh 18.5", L 56.5"

$488.75

37

Blue Kite Printed Wrapper,
Late 19th C

Soft cotton, medium blue printed with diamonds and squiggly lines, trimmed with white cotton woven tape and embroidery, high fold down collar, long sleeves slightly gathered at top, front tie belt attached at back with tabs suggesting bustle, deep flounced hem, trained skirt, (underarms badly discolored) good. B 32",
W 25", Sh-Sh 13", FL 52", BL 57"

$230

38

Printed Wool Barege Dress, 1850s

Sheer white wool and silk challis (barege),  printed in plum and green plaid pattern with red chiné roses and green and brown leaves, separate fitted bodice with applied rows of maroon, white and blue fringe, piped, collarless neckline, brass hook & eye back closure, shallow V at center front waist, fitted sleeves with two deep flounces, skirt with shaped waistband and triple en disposition flounces, brown cotton bodice lining, buckram hem facing, (extensive wear to dress, missing stays, many holes and rips, fabric fragile) fair. B 32", W 26",
Sh-Sh 18", Bodice L 20",
Skirt L 42"

$805

39

Seaweed & Floral Printed Cotton Dress, c. 1835

Mustard yellow ground, meandering vine pattern printed in red, rose, blue, yellow, green, purple and brown, bodice gathers at chest with asymmetrical cross-over banding, high inset waistband, slim sleeves banded above elbow, skirt tuck, center back hooks & eyes, muslin bodice and sleeve linings and hem facing, (some stains at front) excellent. B 32",
W 27", Sh-Sh 17", L 48"

$4312.50

40

Black & Peach Silk Brocade Ballgown,
1865-1875

One piece gown, widely scattered peach floral sprigs on black ground, trimmed with Blonde bobbin lace and bias silk, wide scoop neckline, fitted boned bodice, center front glass button closure, short sleeves, full pleated and trained skirt with three swagged flounces of pinked self fabric at front, attached belt with back peplum, muslin bodice lining, (altered waist, holes in lace, 2" horizontal tear at waistline, silk replaced at underarms) good.
B 34", W 24", S-S 14", L 65"

$1150

41

Leaf Printed Cotton Dress, 1845-1850

Scattered white leaves against hunter green ground, rounded neckline, three quarter semi-bell sleeves scalloped at wrist, elongated, fan-front bodice boned with baleen and muslin lined, full gathered skirt, (fabric abrasions and holes particularly just below bodice point, underarms worn and mended, scattered light stains) good. B 32", W 20", Sh-Sh 16",
L 57.5"

$862.50

42

Silk Velvet Spencer Jacket,
c. 1815

Deep purple soft silk velvet, lighter purple satin piping, ruffled collar, single front hook closure, very long sleeves, .5" narrow waistband, (wear to pile, velvet discolored to blue under one arm, small holes, waistband frayed) good. Illustrated on page 71 in Tasha Tudor’s ALL FOR LOVE. B 30", W 26.5",
Sh-Sh 15.5", L 9.75"

$862.50

43

Woven Plaid Day Dress, 1830s

Linen woven in white, green, rose, yellow, and purple, wide V neckline with diagonal gathers across chest, puffed long sleeves ending in piped and box pleated 3" cuff, inset waistband, full gathered skirt, back closure with steel hooks & eyes, muslin bodice lining, (scattered pin holes, few faint stains, hooks & eyes modern) excellent. B 34", W 28",
Sh-Sh 19", L 48"

$4370

44

Embroidered Silk Mantle,
Mid 19th C

Shaped olive green silk taffeta, leaves and thistles embroidered in green and brown, edges double fringed in green and purple silk, curved pendants at center front, (fringe faded in areas and unstitched) good. CBL 27",
CFL 33", plus 3.25" fringe

$920

45

Blue Silk Brocade Day Dress, 1860s

Fine ribbed silk woven with allover white floral sprigs, long curved sleeves, collarless, eight glass buttons at center front opening, satin cord and silk fringe with clear glass beads, full pleated skirt with slight train and center back gathers, cream linen bodice lining, (silk cord detached, brown stains on bodice and sleeves, large water stain on skirt back, underarm repair, mend near collar) good. B 34", W 26", Sh-Sh 18", L 59"-65"

$632.50

46

Gent's Embroidered Linen Shirt,
c. 1850

White tabby linen, hand-stitched, inset bib decorated with tucks and whitework embroidery in floral vine pattern, small turn down collar, four center front shell buttons, long sleeves, curved tails and cuffs, small side gussets above slits, excellent, Ch 46", Slv L 24.5",
L 36"

$1380

47

Gent's Red Frock Coat, England,
1765-1780

Wool broadcloth, single breasted, narrow black silk velvet collar and cuffs, trimmed with gilt and sequin buttons and gold metallic needlework outlining each button and buttonhole, fitted long sleeves, embroidered and button trimmed side pocket flaps, center back vent and pleats trimmed with buttons, cream silk twill facings, (torn cuffs and collar, many moth holes, stains, four missing buttons) fair. Ch 37", Sh-Sh 15.5", Slv L 26.5",
L 41"

$8050

48

Three Piece  Military Uniform, America, 1860s

Blue-grey heathered wool, black braid trim, brass buttons: tail coat, standing black collar, horizontal braid pattern across chest, three rows domed buttons; trousers, button fly, black wool stripe down sides, flat buttons, center back buckle; cap, black leather bill and crossed narrow bands, embroidered at center front with "M.I.T.", one embossed button on cap, (stains and holes, cap missing button, trousers taken up 6") good. Ch 33", W 30",
Sh-Sh 15", CFL 17.5", Inseam 26"

$488.75

49

Military Tailcoat, America,
Mid-Late 19th C

Dark blue and cream colored wool broadcloth, ivy patterned gilt bullion needlework on band collar, lower sleeves and tail, three rows of gilt buttons on coat front, two buttons on back and three smaller buttons on each sleeve, all marked "Jackson Rifles", machine quilted lining, one breast and two tail pockets, metal hardware on shoulders, (three buttons detached, several moth holes, epaulettes missing, lining slightly damaged) good. Ch 34", W 30", Sh-Sh 16", Slv 23", CFL 20",
CBL 32"

$373.75

50

Gent's Beige Frock Coat,
1850-1870

Wool twill, double breasted, ten Dorset buttons, waist seam and skirts, sleeves with plain cuff, center back vent with buttons above two hidden pockets in pleats, waist seam except at 4.25" center back, mushroom silk twill lining, (scattered stains, small moth holes, two missing front buttons) good. Ch 40", Slv L 23", Sh-Sh 17", L 37"

$3910

51

White Cotton Dress With Hem Puffs, 1830s

Sheer tabby cotton, unlined, rounded neckline with rows of cord quilting, raised waistline, long puffed sleeves, embroidery and drawnwork trim, three rows of puffed sheer cotton alternate with whitework vine embroidery at hem, back closure with three Dorset buttons, brass hooks & eyes, (few tiny brown stains below center waist) excellent. B 36", W 29",
Sh-Sh 11.5", L 56"

$2990