Two Edwardian Evening Dresses Red Silk and Pink Velvet

Lot: 46

Circa 1910 and 1915.
The first dress: Tiered Empire style sleeveless magenta Chinesebsilk with large flowerheads and assymetric scrolls, embroidered in pale orange, red. Deep red silk charmeuse lining / underdress. The second dress: magenta velvet and lace Empire evening dress with three quarter length sleeves and high neck, gilt thread tape lace to collar and sleeve edges. Peekaboo effect to tape lace inserts to side bust. Bust and back embroidered in matching silk treads in geometric banding and arcaded arches. Interior boned silk corset.
Approximate dimensions
First dress:
Shoulders 14
Bust 34
Length 46 from nape of neck to hem.

Second dress:
Shoulders: 17 1/2
Bust 31 1/2
Waist 22
Length 63 nape of neck to hem.
Provenance: Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profitassociation has been a guiding force in preservingMontereys history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Montereys precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.

The Associations mission is to sharethe histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.
Condition: First dress: Overall condition of the dress is good some of the embroidered threads are loose, pulled, particularly at armpits. Second dress: Overall condition of the dress is good,the entire silk material of the sewn in corset is shattered / shredded. Mesh conservation is visible to some areas there. Lining at armpits is in good condition however. Light dirt to lace inserts at bust. Hem let out but original hem tape is still in place. One of two light stains.

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