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Spring Fling - Vintage Visions

Wed, May 12, 2021 07:00AM EDT
Lot 231

SAPPHIRE BLUE PATTERNED SILK DAY DRESS, MID 1850s

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
Silk taffeta gown w/ wide bateau neckline, gathered double puff pagoda sleeves trimmed w/ wide Jacquard woven silk bands, CB closure, attached cartridge pleated skirt w/ 3 tiered ruffles of chinoiserie inspired Jacquard woven patterned silk in blue & black floral bands enclosed in geometric zigzag border; matching pelerine w/ CF hook & eye closures & decorative beaded, corded & silk floss covered bud buttons, edged w/ band of patterned silk, B 38", W 27", L 54.4", cape SH-SH 16", L 16”, (all CB closures replaced w/ velcro, shattering silk at SHs of dress, 4" shattering CB of cape, wear inside neck & spot stains CF neckline) fair.