Augusta Auctions
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Annual Autumnal Elegance

Wed, Sep 24, 2025 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1

SHOT SILK TAFFETA DAY DRESS, c.1853

Estimate: $500 - $800

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
2-pc purple shot silk dress w/ gathered & scalloped shoulder decoration & woven silk fringe at neck, cuffs & edges of overlay, front & back of bodice, bodice B 33”, L 14.5”, skirt W 25”, L 40”, (underarm discoloration, few broken closure loops bodice & Wband, hidden 0.25” hole skirt placket, pinholes Wband, scattered tiny-0.25” wear spots & few tiny holes, few scattered 0.25”-0.5” very light stains, minor pulls throughout, light wear to fringe & hem braid) very good

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