Augusta Auctions
Live Auction

Vintage & Couture Clothing, Jewelry, Textiles

Wed, Mar 21, 2012 08:00AM EDT
Lot 329

GALANOS SUMMER HOSTESS DRESS, 1953-1954

Estimate: $600 - $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
Property of singer Maria Ellington Cole/Mrs. Nat King Cole, worn when she & her husband were interviewed on Edward R. Murrow's TV show PERSON TO PERSON: pink & white striped cotton patterned w/ whimsical bumble bees, fitted bodice, CF buttons & off-setbutton flap pockets, buttons on top of shoulder on short sleeves, full cartridge pleated skirt w/ side pockets, labels "Galanos" & "Amelia Grey", B 36", W 23", L 58", (belt buckle discolored, tiny break in underarm seams) excellent.