Augusta Auctions
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VINTAGE CLOTHING*FILM & ROCK ICONS*MUSEUMS

Wed, May 13, 2020 10:15AM EDT
Lot 1

SILK FAILLE VISITING GOWN, c. 1870

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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
3-pc visiting gown in pale blush silk faille c/o bodice, full crinoline underskirt & scalloped overskirt "a la Polonaise" w/ applied cream silk satin scallop shell edging to neckline, cuffs & all hems, needlework thread buttons, t/w length of extrafabric, B 33.5", W 23.5", L 60-83", (back of bodice tucked to make smaller, all fabric present, hem lining detached center back, center front W eye missing, overskirt gathering detached in back, marks to back hem) excellent.