Augusta Auctions
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Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 9

SAPPHIRE BLUE SILK TAFFETA DAY DRESS, MID 1860s

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

Sapphire blue silk taffeta w/ high round neckline, carved MOP CF buttons, cream & straw colored tasseled braid to yoke & above cuff of shaped military 2-pc sleeve, very full trained box pleated skirt lined w/ buckram & hem facing of blue glazed cotton, narrow detachable self waistband w/ silk satin binding, CF floral panache w/ MOP button & CB flat double half bow w/ falling tabs, B 32", W 22", L 52", (discoloration, light stains up to 2", shattering CF hem, few small holes, pulls, few missing buttons) good.

Condition

Good

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