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Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 46

ONE LINGERIE & ONE VISITING DRESS, c. 1878-1879

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

2-pc trained lingerie afternoon gown of tulle over Pina fiber w/ satin ribbon bows & double bias bands, c. 1879, B 34”, W 25”, L 58”-78”, petticoat W 24”, L 44”, (breaks in net up to 1.25”, many seam openings up to 7” b/t gathers, missing all closures, tears up to 5” petticoat seat); 2-pc mocha & chocolate silk taffeta visiting dress w/ abalone CF buttons, front panel & skirt tiers edged w/ shaped Van Dykes over knife pleated ruffle, fitted elongated bodice w/ decorative back tab & asymmetrical drapes, c. 1878, B 36”, W 26”, L 58”, skirt W 24”, L 42”, (light stains up to 1”, seam openings up to 8” in bodice, 1.5” tear CF & 1” base of CB seam, many tears up to 12” in underskirt, 8” of trim loose at hem) both 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.