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Wed, Sep 20, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 164

PRINTED COTTON WRAPPER & DAY DRESS, 1840s

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

1 blue block printed wrapper w/ lobed diamonds framed in red w/ petal & leaf motif, overall pattern of branched florals & leaves, double ruched band at neckline, loose front w/ hidden hook & eye closures, short slightly gathered sleeve to elbow, deep cartridge pleats across back into SSs, B 42”, W 36”, L 53”, (few repairs up to 1.75”, few small holes, altered) good; 1 day dress of burnt orange block resist patterned printed cotton w/ floral bunches & posies, leaves in alternating stripes on diagonal ground, SH reveres from seam into front W at sides w/ yellow faux piped edging, full sleeves into bias cut flared cuff, cartridge pleating around W & at cuffs, bodice lined in linen, early 1840s, B 32”, W 26”, L 52”, (many holes up to 6", missing closures) fair.

Condition

Fair-Good

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