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Autumn Elegance: Fashion & Textile Auction

Wed, Sep 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-09-23 11:00:00 2026-09-23 11:00:00 America/New_York Augusta Auctions Augusta Auctions : Autumn Elegance: Fashion & Textile Auction https://bid.augusta-auction.com/auctions/augusta-auctions/autumn-elegance-fashion-textile-auction-24720
As summer fades and turns to fall, we are excited to present you with an array of rare fashion & textile delights in our Autumn catalog. This sale will offer a strong selection of couture & designer fashions, 18th-19th century historic clothing, accessories & ephemera, early-mid 20th century vintage dresses & lingerie, and a robust collection of antique textiles, trims & quilts. These new-to-market treasures come from the Valentine Museum, the Museum at FIT, the Preservation Society of Newport RI, several Northeastern historical societies, and select private collections. Augusta Auctions office@augusta-auction.com
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THREE PAIRS OF BEADED OR LAME SHOES, C. 1920 & 1880s
Lot 148

THREE PAIRS OF BEADED OR LAME SHOES, C. 1920 & 1880s

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1 pair of gold metallic lame’ evening shoes, soles painted w/gold gilt paint, label “H.S. Speed, Hudson, NY”, c. 1920, L 11” W 3.25” HH 2”, (touch-ups sole paint, detached button RT shoe, scattered holes RT shoe, tarnishing) Very good; 1 pair of brown silk velveteen shoes, black & crystal seed and chatoyant short bugle bead embroidery at toes, stacked leather heel, lined in grey kid, c. 1880, L 10.5” W 3” HH 1.25”, (0.75” repair LF side of RT shoe, wear/discoloration, white reside RT shoe heel) Good; 1 pair of brown silk satin evening shoes, embroidered w/bronze faceted beads at instep strap, faux MOP button, c. 1920, L 11” W 3” HH 2”, (wear, slightly exposed nails RT bottom heel, area of stains LF shoe, tiny section unstitiched beads RT strap) Very Good

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