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Spring Sartorial Spectacular

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 39

SECOND DAY WEDDING & DINNER DRESSES, c. 1870 & 1884

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

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$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

2-pc second day wedding dress of fine fawn silk repp w/ off the SH bateau neckline, short sleeve w/ self fringed ruching & corded silk lace, trained skirt w/ tiered self ruffles, lined w/ buckram & glazed cotton, c. 1870, B 36”, L 16”, skirt W 28”, L 40”, (discoloration, 7” streak stain lap, 3” stain CB skirt, shattering SH, seat & hem, spot stains up to 0.75”, 0.5” seam opening CB bodice, sleeve trim damaged) fair; 1 cream silk satin dinner dress w/ ruched front, blonde mantilla lace applique to yoke, back of bodice & as cuffs & edge of back skirt tiers, c. 1884, B 32”, W 24”, L 51”, (missing all closures, 2” seam opening & uneven alteration CB collar, 0.5” opening right underarm, light scuffs/small stains/wear spots, lace trim damaged) very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum.

Condition

Very Good

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Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum.