Two Late Victorian Ladies Evening Dresses.

Lot: 3062

The first, black and natural white banded dress with self cape: black lace net alternating with off white silk charmeuse, with white lace collar and black jabot. Buttons to placketted dress. The second, a L Espanol: a short sleeved black silk crocheted mesh dress over silk gabardine, with rose colored velvet loops to waist and hem, under fringed crochet border.
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.
Condtion: Overall condition is good. The opera coat has tears to lining at back of neck and sleeves. The fur is a little tired on the dress.

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