Victorian Ladys 1870s Two Tone Two Piece Dress.
Auction Date: November 12, 2021
Sold for: $180
Lot: 3047
Lace inset to collar and sleeve hems 3/4 length sleeves and button front with v shaped hem. The collar, sleeve hems and back with panels of chestnut brown silk, ruched to back gathered to sleeves. The button, hook and eye skirt with deep panels of the same brown silk terminating assymetrically, and triple flounce.
24 Waist.
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 very good. The skirt, toward the hem, has a few dots of staining and one or two tiny holes.