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Decades of Decadence

Wed, Dec 7, 2022 11:00AM EST
Lot 16

BLUE SILK TAFFETA FANCY DRESS, MID 1890s

Estimate: $500 - $800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000
2-pc blue silk taffeta c/o bodice w/ faux bolero finished w/ deep pennant tabs over chemical lace appliqué net stock collar, peekaboo W & fitted lower sleeve, extended & graduated bodice tabs falling over Hs all w/ French blue silk chenille applied as border & vermicelli motifs accented w/ self & velvet bows & decorative velvet covered buttons, B 38", W 26.5", L 27"-40", skirt W 25", L 40", (tiny-0.25" spot stains in lace, light trim wear, significant shattering to skirt, trim removed below W, light hem saver wear) bodice excellent, skirt fair. Ohio State Historic Costumes & Textiles Collection.

Condition

Fair-Excellent

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