Latimer and Mlle. E. Kehle Silk Dresses in Pastels and Marigold, Late Victorian
Item Details
| Type | Gown, Day Dress |
| Period | Late Victorian, 1870s to 1890s |
| Additional Information | The yellow dress is made in Cincinnati. The corded silk dress is made in New York. |
Condition
- Latimer of Cincinnati yellow set: rips and tears from seam, separation from lining; holes; stains and discoloration; loose and frayed threads; fabric wear throughout.
- Mlle. E. Kehle of New York pink cord set: rips, tears and torn fabric; loose threads; fabric wear; staining, spots and discoloration; skirt separating from waistband.
- Mlle. E. Kehle striped and light pink set: shattering, ripping and tears to fabric; stains, spots, discoloration; fabric wear; loose threads; shedding fabric.
- blue silk ensemble: holes, fabric wear, tears; separation from seams; waist of skirt is deconstructed; markings and rips; missing closures.
- mint green wool jacket: markings, stains and discoloration; moth holes; fabric wear; missing closures; dark stain to front of jacket.
- pale grayish green skirt: stains, markings and fabric wear; discoloration.
Dimensions
- Latimer of Cincinnati yellow bodice: 30" bust, 21" waist, 11.5" back length
- Latimer of Cincinnati yellow skirt: 22" waist, 39" to 49" length
- Mlle. E. Kehle of New York pink cord bodice: 28" bust, 20" waist, 12" back length
- Mlle. E. Kehle of New York pink cord skirt: 24" waist, 39" to 41" length
- Mlle. E. Kehle of New York striped and light pink bodice: 36" bust, 30" waist, 11" back length
- Mlle. E. Kehle of New York striped skirt: 28.5" waist, 44" length
- blue silk jacket: 33" bust, 22" waist, 38" back length
- blue silk skirt: 42" to 58" length
- mint green wool jacket: 32" bust, 29" waist, 25" back length including trim
- pale grayish green skirt: 20" waist, 43" to 46" length
- measurements are approximate due to the fragile nature of the garments.
Item #
ITMG274614
