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END-OF-SUMMER VINTAGE SPECTACULAR

Wed, Sep 9, 2020 07:00AM EDT
Lot 142

DOVE GREY SILK TAFFETA DINNER GOWN, 1870s

Estimate: $400 - $600

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
1-pc dove grey silk taffeta dinner gown w/ lace trim & moss green silk satin sleeve & pleated wrapped ribbon applique at low neck & cuff, oversized decorative bow to left B, double vertical row of self covered decorative buttons to either side of CF w/rows of pleated & gathered ruffles to CF & extending to back of skirt, fitted pieced chevron CB panel to asymmetrical draped bustle train w/ oversized bow at seat, B 38", W 26", L 56.5"-76"(heavily modified w/ snap closure at left front, 1 button missing & included, large repairs, light staining throughout, shattering in spots) fair, matching extended & pleated pelerine, CB L 12", L 94", (staining throughout) good.