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Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 76

THREE EVENING DRESSES, 1933-1935

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 black net w/ applied silk braid in vermicelli motif, scoop neckline into cutout V at CB, tiered hanging cap sleeves, flared bias cut skirt, c. 1933, B 36”, W 26”, L 60”, (slip N/I, holes at hem, tears in net up to 2”, few openings in skirt) very good; 1 printed baby blue cotton organdy w/ short puff sleeves & full skirt trimmed w/ white mm lace, c. 1934, B 34”, W 26”, L 58”, (slip N/I, minor discoloration, stains up to 1”) good; 1 fuchsia changeante rayon taffeta w/ navy mm lace overlay, short sleeve bolero, label “Jane Engel, New York”, c. 1935, B 38”, W 30”, L 58”, jacket B 38”, L 13”, (3” tear right dress B, many breaks up to 2”, few repairs, underarm discoloration, holes up to 1” lining, tears up to 2” in jacket & repairs up to 3.5") good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Good-Very Good

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