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Autumn Treasures For Your Closet

Wed, Sep 15, 2021 07:00AM EDT
Lot 263

SILK FAILLE EVENING GOWN, 1900-1905

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 nude pink fine silk faille gown w/ round neckline, CF faux pearl button closure, ruched Renaissance crepe chiffon sleeves w/ Alençon lace cuffs, Alençon tippet W band, gored skirt w/ inverted pleats for fullness at CB, heavy corded hem edging, gown originally made in the 1860s, remodeled between 1900-1905, label "Madam S-Ford", B 32.5", W 25", L 15.5", skirt W 23", L 40"-50", (0.5" stain right SH blade, light stains throughout both, let out at 4 front B darts, CF buttons replaced, tiny pulls, light wear to skirt hem trim, SLVs & lace W band not original) good.