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ROMANTIC VINTAGE FOR YOUR VALENTINE - PART 2

Wed, Feb 17, 2021 08:00AM EST
Lot 224

GREY SILK TAFFETA PROMENADE GOWN, c. 1869

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
2-pc elephant grey silk taffeta gown, fitted bodice w/ deep pointed front & tabbed back peplum, CF thread covered needlelace button closure, four rows of reverse ruching to outside of full gathered sleeve from SH to cuff & at skirt front & back flounce, self ruffle w/ self bias finishing to neckline, cuffs, peplum & skirt, B 38.5", W 26.5", L 14.5"-24.5", skirt W 27.5", L 41.5"-49.5", (buttons on bodice worn, shattering left CF, light underarm stains, SS's let out on bodice, few spot stains to skirt, hem stains) good. Museum of the City of New York.