Vintage for Valentines
Wed, Feb 14, 2024 11:00AM EST
specialty fashion & textile sales
Lot 112
MOIRE’ & PATTERNED SILK EVENING GOWN, 1880s
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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 |
Ice blue patterned silk princess line evening gown w/ black silk moire’ back panel into extended square train, square bodice w/ domed needle embroidered button closures, elbow length sleeve w/ mm silk lace insertions, patterned silk, cream moire’ & velvet ribbon loop & bow accents, 1880s, B 32”, W 24”, L 52”-92”, (underarms w/ heavy wear & discoloration w/ tears up to 1.5”, stressed repairs at underarms, 2” light stain CF bodice, light discoloration, trim at neckline damaged/missing, several loose stitches & small seam openings esp. CB seat, small stains, wear to hem) fair-good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.
Condition
Fair-Good
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Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.
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