Augusta Auctions
Live Auction

COUTURE, HISTORIC & VINTAGE CLOTHING AUCTION

Tue, May 9, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 320

ICE BLUE TAFFETA RECEPTION GOWN, 1870

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
3 piece, long fitted bodice, peplum back, self-fabric ruffled trim on bodice, skirt & apron-front over skirt, bows to skirt, over skirt w/ bustle, 2-piece skirt w/ glazed brown cotton linings, incredibly, every bit of gown stitched by hand, B to 34", W 25", Skirt L 43"-60", (small holes 1 bodice arm & at hem, stain to C front bodice W, stain at H area of over skirt & skirt) very good.