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Summer Solstice Treasures

Wed, Jun 28, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 110

SILK WEDDING ENSEMBLE, USA, ORIGINALLY 1866

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

All in silk moire & fine silk faille: 1 bodice w/ mixed lace appliqued on tulle, B 30”, W 20”, L 20”, 1 bodice w/ moire box pleating over SHs, silk embroidered buttons, chatoyant & crystal seed beads & corded double band, lined in linen, B 36", W 25", L 1 6”, (discoloration/shattering to all, net collar damaged, underarm stains, tears to lace, stains on skirt up to 11”), 1 skirt w/ heavy double corded braid & embroidered mm lace ruffle at hem, W 24”, L 42”-58”, 1 bow collar, 1 tulle veil, circ. 24", L 103" , (discolored, few tears), 1 pair silk satin straits w/ paper silk ribbon bow, MOP buckle, t/w 1 MOP fan w/ silk petal leaves w/ flat metallic paillettes, Provenance: Worn by Cornelia A. Post at her wedding May 24, 1866 in Elmira NY. All fair-good. Ohio.

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