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Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 11

EXCEPTIONAL IRISH CROCHET TEA GOWN, c. 1912

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

Irish crochet tea gown in Grecian inspired form w/ draped surplice bodice, dramatic shaped overskirt & train all done in typical multi-scale floral motifs, B 44", W 24", L 65"-75", (slip N/I, altered at W, tiny spot stains, 1.5" stain lower skirt, light discoloration, few broken brides/loose stitches) 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.