Two Two Piece Pink Dresses, 1880 and 1910.

Lot: 107

The first, possibly Italian, and the second, possibly Spanish.
The earlier ensemble of pink silk satin, under off white silk mesh and white silk satin stripe fabric. Lined bodice with stays, a ruffled collar, and with a band of applied beaded, satin foliate scrolling flowers to boat neckline, puffed sleeves and waist. Skirt en suite.
The later ensemble of ocher mesh printed with pink parrot tulips, over pale pink silk satin faille. Low cut neckline, Cotton lined bodice with stays, Bertha neckline, sleeves and skirt hem all decorated with black lace, and /or flounces and black lace. Long sash with stay to center.
Approximate dimensions: The first, 26 Bust, 22 Waist, 15 1/2 From shoulders to hems. 21 1/4 Waist, the skirt, 44 from Waist to Hem. The second: 34 Bust, 25 Waist, 18 drop from Shoulder to Waist. 24 Waist, the Skirt, 46 L.
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: Overall condition is good. The first with tears to gauze at armhole, minor tears to skirt. The second with some shattering to silk at armholes.