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Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 58

THREE BEADED & EMBROIDERED EVENING DRESSES, c. 1912-1917

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 silk satin & silk tulle w/ square neck, flared tulle sleeves & gathered tulle at W, bodice & diagonal tiered scalloped overskirt edged in concave & convex sequins, c. 1917, B 36”, W 26”, L 50”, (few missing beads, 1” opening right SH); 1 dusty rose patterned silk w/ fine black souffle & silk gauze w/ woven satin polka dots, silk satin ribbon, collar & cuff of mm lace, detachable gathered pink silk velvet cummerbund, c. 1913, B 38”, W 24”, L 54”, belt 28”, (few small tears/pulls); 1 black silk satin w/ silk net overlay embroidered w/ satin stitch & running thread work, triple row of ruffles at CB of skirt, c. 1912, B 38”, W 26”, L 52”, (holes up to 1”, few repairs in skirt) all very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Very Good

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