Antique c.1824 Federal Neoclassical Fine Gauze/Cotton Embroidered Gown/Dress

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WOW MUSEUM QUALITY EXQUISITE SUPER SHEER GOSSAMER GAUZE

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An extraordinarily beautiful, early nineteenth century circa 1824 American Federal Period fine white cotton gauze long sleeve gown with a hand embroidered bodice & hem with the original white cotton lawn slip – accompanied by a hand written note establishing ownership, dated 1824. The note reads: “Gown & petticoat Embroidered & owned by Mrs. C.M. Hitchcock about the year 1824” (see close-up).

The long sleeved gown is an exquisite super sheer gossamer gauze, the short sleeve bodice lining is constructed of a fine muslin. There are no string ties or buttons on the bodice (appear to have never had any) so we have it pinned with two straight pins; the gown has two long flat woven cotton-tape ties at the back (currently gathered to a 9-1/2” wide length).

Gown measurements: seam to seam across the shoulder is 15” (we do have it pinned to the hanger so as not to slip off – may be a bit wider across the shoulders); across the bottom of the bodice lining is approximately 12” across in the front (24”). The vertical length from the top of the shoulder to the bottom of the hem in the front is 50”; the length in the back under the gathered area is 56”. The sleeve length from the outer shoulder seam is 24” long; the underarm sleeve length is 23”. The width of the hemline stretched out is 55” in the front for a circumference of about 110”.

Gown condition: Remarkable estate condition considering the age – nearly two hundred years old – with a few issues, as follows: (note: both the gown & the slip have been backed away for about 190 years, they have both been hand laundered in gentle unscented soap (no bleach or harsh chemicals!); rinsed in liquid starch for sizing and carefully pressed).

The material is strong, both the gossamer gauze and the fine muslin lining in the bodice. Held to the light there is a 1/8” diameter hole on the front of the gown about 12” up from the hemline; on the back side there are several small holes/tears along the embroidered hemline to include: a 1” L shaped tear to the left of the vertical back seam & a 3/16” hole, next is a ½” wide separation to the gauze with two tiny holes & an area of thinness above the flower to the left of the back seam; there are also a few small scattered holes & some thinness to the gauze in the embroidered hemline to the right of the back seam. The embroidered hemline has another area of tiny scattered holes, some thinness and a ½” diameter (very) light brown stain in the area of the right side seam. There are several old dark pinprick size specks (not holes) on the back of the bodice opening (we have pinned) that we are assuming may have been from some type of pins now gone.

The short sleeved slip is made of a fine quality, thin white cotton lawn. It also has a high Empire waist/seam under the bustline with two darts and short slightly gathered sleeves with a band of dainty embroidery. The neckline has two short cotton ties in the back and a copper hook & eye sewn on with beautiful stitches. (A testament to the incredible attention to detail and quality of craftsmanship in every seam, stitch & nuance of not only the embroidered gown but also the slip).

Measurements of slip: 49-1/2” long from the top of the shoulder to the bottom of the hem in the front; 51” long down the back. Seam to seam across the top of the shoulder is 13” (may be slightly wider as we have it pinned to the hanger); 12” wide across the bodice seam; the sleeves are 4” wide across the embroidery (8” diameter). Condition of slip: the material is strong but there are a few more issues than with the gown, to include: has a (very) old and very meticulous professional mend with minute stitches to a 6-1/2” long x 2” wide x 3” high J-shaped tear – so finely executed as to resemble re-weaving of the material. There are numerous (about five) 3/16” diameter or less holes scattered down the front and several pinhead size holes scattered down the back side along with a 5” x 7” area of spotted light brown/orange stains near the front hemline (not dark & not structural). Please see numerous photos of both items for details & specific we may have unwittingly omitted.

A very rare & beautiful neoclassical long sleeved gown & slip with provenance, in desirable condition.

(WE SELDOM USE THE PHRASE \"MUSEUM QUALITY\", BUT FEEL THAT IN THIS CASE IT DOES APPLY.)

The gown is fresh from the attic of a local Georgian brick mansion, “Kingston Hall” – located near Princess Anne in Somerset County on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. Estimated shipping weight, (packaged) is 3 lbs 8 oz in a 18 x 16 x 8 ************What a great find!
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