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Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 21

THREE AFTERNOON DRESSES, 1932-1936

Estimate: $300 - $500

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

1 woven lace w/ square neckline, short slightly puffed sleeves, flared skirt w/ Tenerife style insertions, c. 1936, B 34", W 28", L 54", (slip N/I, few breaks, light discoloration/wear) very good; 1 gauze w/ round neck, short puff sleeves, blouson bodice & flared skirt, applied pink silk cord to B & front of skirt, CB button closures, c. 1932, B 38", W 25", L 56", (slip N/I, 2.5" light band staining seat, tiny spot stains, light discoloration) excellent; 1 chainstitch floral embroidery on cotton tulle w/ square neck, slender puff short slvs, probably constructed from mid 19th C shawl, c. 1936, B 38", W 28", L 52", (sm seam opening left underarm, small holes in net, minor discoloration) very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Very Good-Excellent

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Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.