BLACK SILK AND VELVET EVENING DRESS,Circa 1914; Thurn, New York label. Black silk underdress; the bodice, with velvet panel and decorated throughout with black silk embroidery; the shorter netted overdress with velvet border Estimate $200-300
Lots 1-19 represent the wardrobe of two generations of women from the Kenefick and Graves families who lived in Buffalo, New York at the turn of the century. The majority of the garments were worn by Dorothy Dudley Kenefick, 1900-1973, and Mary Beaty Herod Graves, 1895-1990. They descended through the family of Germain Kenefick Graves and Nelson Montgomery Graves Jr., of present day Buffalo.
In overall excellent condition. With minimal wear and losses.
