Autumn Elegance: Fashion & Textile Auction
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
specialty fashion & textile sales
Lot 115
BURGUNDY CUT VELVET DINNER DRESS, C. 1880
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 |
Burgundy silk satin 2-pc dinner dress, cut silk satin on ribbed ground, lined with brown cotton twill, beautiful hand finished interior bodice w/ boning, original dress shield dated 1878, Bodice B 33”, W 22.5”, L 21”, Skirt W 24”, L 41-44”, Collar L 42.5”, Wd 0.5”-3.75” (missing buttons, several tiny-0.75” areas wear & tiny holes, some scattered tiny pulls, several holes int. wool back batting, some loose threads b/t skirt folds) Excellent
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