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Wed, Sep 20, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 181

ELABORATE PATTERNED SILK WEDDING GOWN, CINCINNATI, 1880s

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 cream gown w/ weft pattern of rose & feathers on silk satin ground, fitted bodice w/ deep neck opening w/ lace edge & trimmed in wax filled faux pearls, sleeve cuffs heavily trimmed in mm lace, bodice extended to pleated & draped peplum, skirt w/ polonaise left front drape w/ iridescent pearl passementerie & filet netting & tassels w/ inserted pearls, deep box pleated flounce & double knife pleated rows of ruffles, knife pleated satin cascade at left side into hem, lined in cotton sateen, label “Geo. Lewis & Sons Cincinnati”, B 33”, L 18”, skirt W 24”, L 40”-68”, (pearls missing/loose/damaged, small seam openings underarms/armscyes, light discoloration, 1” tear CB W band w/ seam strains, few tiny stains) very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Very Good

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Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.