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Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion

Wed, May 20, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-05-20 11:00:00 2026-05-20 11:00:00 America/New_York Augusta Auctions Augusta Auctions : Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion https://bid.augusta-auction.com/auctions/augusta-auctions/modes-for-may-antique-couture-fashion-23389
April showers bring May flowers, and we look forward to sharing our garden of delights with bidders this May! Our marquis spring auction will offer a bouquet of fine antique, couture & collectible fashion and textiles, drawn from institutions and select private collections.
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Lot 90

PRINTED COTTON OR WOOL BODICES OR SKIRTS, 1840 - 1900

Starting Bid
$150

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
1 red polka dot motif on dark brown grown wool bodice, handsewn, late 1840s, B 30”, L 13”, (mod. thinning to dots throughout, tiny hole CF, few pulls, wear, discoloration under arms) good; 1 roller printed red & white cotton bodice, faux ikat & red dotted ribbon stripe, c. 1902, B 32” L 19”, (broad fading/wear), very good; 1 folkloric French skirt, likely Provencal, brown patterned cottons, edged in red wool, early 20th c, W 30” L 33.5”, (loose threads esp Wband, button hole closed & button added reverse side at Wband, holes hem/interior lining right under Wband up to 0.25”) very good; 1 black quilted cotton skirt, resist printed w/white circle motif, likely Provencal, c. 1900, W 30” L 35.5", (3" stain CB above hem, discoloration). Very Good.

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