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Spring Sartorial Spectacular

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 27

EMBROIDERED LAME’ NET PRESENTATION GOWN, LATE 1910s

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Sleeveless gold lame’ net evening gown w/ square neckline into broad racerback w/ full calla lily train, embroidered w/ dense silk ribbon, floral, wheat & ribbon motifs, gold lame’ thread, gold bugle & amber beads, faux pearls & metallic drops, B 38”, W 40”, L 44”-74”, (slip N/I, alterations to bodice: sewn up at SS & CB, tears in net up to 2” at SH, moderate wear/fraying around neckline, 1.75” hole in net CB W, 1.5” tear in net CF above hem, few scattered small breaks in net, loose stitching at underarm SS, thread pulls in embroidery throughout, minor tarnish throughout, few missing beads, light wear along CB hem) very good. Provenance: From the Estate of Lydia Gordon.

Condition

Very Good

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Provenance: From the Estate of Lydia Gordon.