BLUE AND GOLD SILK BROCADE EVENING DRESS,Circa 1915; Simcox Inc. 535 Fifth Avenue, New York label. Bodice with lace panel, with beaded cream netted sleeves; the back with vertical gold beaded netted panel, gently draping into train Estimate $100-200
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 poor condition; very fragile. The embellished lace in poor condition. There are holes, tears and darkening throughout.
