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FASHION AUCTION -COUTURE & VINTAGE CLOTHING

Wed, Apr 8, 2015 08:00AM EDT
Lot 101

SILK BROCADE RECEPTION DRESS, 1875-1885

Estimate: $300 - $400

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
1-piece abstract geometric pattern in taupe, brown, & tan silk faille, boned bodice attaches to skirt at CB, sleeves & CF skirt panel of tan silk faille, long trained skirt edged in multi-colored silk ball fringe, B 39", W 34", L 60"-84",(godets inserted into bodice to increase W size 4", some seams open, minor small stains) very good. Museum De-Accession.