Augusta Auctions
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Spring Fling - Vintage Visions

Wed, May 12, 2021 07:00AM EDT
Lot 250

SILK CHARMEUSE DAY DRESS, c. 1903

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
2-pc silk charmeuse gown moss green stylized reptilian patterned spot motif undulating on ivory ground, monobosom bodice w/ high stock collar, lace bertha collar in chain stitch on mesh ground, CF tapered ties & cuffs trimmed w/ 2 bands of charmeuse back w/ black ribbon edging detail, full bishop sleeve w/ pleated shaping, CB hook & eye closure, bell shaped skirt w/ applied vertical band masking front construction, shaped flared skirt flounce narrow at CF & deep at CB creating slight train, B 34",W 30.5", L 18.5", skirt W 26", L 40.5-52", (7" of bodice hem raw CF, lace yoke tears & holes, stains & discoloration, stain CF torso, loose hooks & eyes, skirt shattering CB W, W band torn and missing for 3" CB, stains to seat) fair.
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