Summer Solstice Treasures
Wed, Jun 28, 2023 11:00AM EDT
specialty fashion & textile sales
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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