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Spring Sartorial Surprise - Visions of Vintage

Tue, May 10, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 156

SILK VELVET & TAFFETA AFTERNOON DRESS, LATE 1880s

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

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$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 w/ burgundy silk velvet bodice w/ double silk satin scalloped reveres over cream silk satin stock collar & CF panel w/ chemical lace overlay, reveres, peplum & cuffs all edged in manipulated bias band, Burgundy silk taffeta skirt w/ broad shaped velvet overlay about hem, double box & knife pleated hem ruffle, missing original overskirt, c. 1905, B 46.75", W 32.75", L 20.75", skirt W 29.5", L 43.5"-52.5", (interior bodice W line, skirt W band & collar modified w/ velcro, petersham removed, 0.75" stain at W, small hole top left SH closure, fusible canvas added to lining uppermost 14" of skirt, shattering at lap, tear below CB W band, hem worn/dirty) bodice good, skirt fair; t/w black silk faille bodice w/ silk passementerie

Condition

Fair-Good

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