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Wonders For Your Wardrobe

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 2

QUAKER DROP-FRONT DAY DRESS & ACCESSORIES, 1795-1820s

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
Grey silk day dress w/ simple front closing bodice lined in cotton, one piece straight sleeve, skirt w/ directional knife pleats from CB to sides w/ drop-front skirt panel, cotton hem facing, B up to 40", W up to 35", L 53", (light spot & underarm stains, 2 large cluster of pinholes CF B, drawstring worn, inking back neckline) excellent; 1 brown wool twill shawl w/ silk fringe, 1820s, 51.5" x 54.5" w/ 7.5" fringe, (fading, fringe messy & detaching at edges, tiny-1.25" holes, 1" dark stain near edge, tiny-0.5" spot stains) fair; white cotton organdy bonnet, 1820s, depth 9", L 11", (tiny-0.75" spot stains, few tiny holes) good. Museum of History & Industry.

Condition

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