Augusta Auctions
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Annual Autumnal Elegance

Wed, Sep 14, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 215

SILK TAFFETA DAY DRESS, c. 1890

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 cafe au lait silk taffeta w/ gathered black silk satin front panel edged w/ applied satin backed self ruffle & also at either side of skirt & around hem in imitation of open robe style, modest engageante cuffs of re-embroidered cotton net w/applied bell florals, black silk satin turn back cuffs & W band into flat bow at CB w/ steel marcasite decorative buckles front & back, 37.5", W 28", L 18", skirt W 26.5", L 43"-47", (stained/worn underarms, scattered tiny spot stains, 8.5" closure seamcoming undone CF, tarnish, lace cuff wear & few small holes, 1.5" tear back left skirt W) very good.

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