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Spring Sartorial Surprise - Visions of Vintage

Tue, May 10, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 3

SILK TAFFETA DAY DRESS, c. 1855

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
Silk taffeta day dress in Ikat stripe w/ geometric fillings & horizontal stripes, fitted bodice w/ black silk velvet ribbon edged SH tabs as faux pelerine, double bias ruffles at upper arm & pagoda sleeve w/ double velvet ribbon trim, functional CF cast brass buttons, piped neck opening, armscye & W, knife & box pleated full skirt lined in glazed cotton w/ wool hem saver, B 37", W 26.75", L 61.5",(buttonholes worn, small patches of shattering, discoloration sleeve lining, 3" ribbon detaching right sleeve, velvet trim worn, hem saver very worn & missing in spots, 2" seam opening left armscye) good.

Condition

Good

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