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Spring Fling - Vintage Visions

Wed, May 12, 2021 07:00AM EDT
Lot 53

ELABORATELY EMBROIDERED DOLMAN CAPE, c. 1865

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
French black velvet dolman style cape w/ embroidered leaves & florals in French knots, chain stitch, bullion stitch, satin stitch & jet beading, applied Chantilly & Maltese lace medallions, passementerie, petit gland edging over Chantilly lace at hem, corded CF paired button w/ jet highlights & looped frog closure, quilted lining, SH-SH 16", L 40", (bead disease on buttons, lining torn, 0.25" stain CF B, interior W cord removed & patched over, padded embroidery worn) good; t/w 1 woman's wool coat of black broadcloth, c. 1870, (missing most buttons). Museum of the City of New York.