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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

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$5,000 $250
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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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