TWO AESTHETIC MOVEMENT TEA OR MATERNITY GOWNS, 1894-1898
1 sienna silk faille Aesthetic movement tea gown w/ chemical lace faux bolero, velvet band collar, front panels & deep cuff, watteau inspired CB pleat, 1898, B 36”, lining W 30”, L 56”, (tiny-1” light stains, light wear hem, shatter to collar backing, discoloration/sm stains & broken brides in trim, 2”x1” tears/alterations bodice lining); 1 blue silk satin maternity tea gown w/ raised chartreuse warp stripe & pleated chiffon overlay, collar & CF embroidered w/ jet beads in floral motifs, watteau inspired CB panel, 1894-1896, B 32”, W 24”-32”, L 55”, (shattering lower CB skirt, repair right underarm/SS lining, minor underarm discoloration, green slv lining shattering, few spot stains up to 1.5”, minor bead loss) Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum.