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Autumn Treasures For Your Closet

Wed, Sep 15, 2021 07:00AM EDT
Lot 252

THREE PIECE SILK TAFFETA DAY DRESS, c. 1868

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
3-pc Bismarck silk taffeta & green silk satin decorative accents & edged w/ green silk tassels, bodice w/ square yoke edged in satin & fringe w/ satin tabs at SHs front & back, 2-pc shaped sleeve, CF silk thread worked button closure, overskirt w/ apron front & back w/ 3 edged panels pleated into back W w/ large bow & silk tassel panache at CB & self gathered rosette at left W, full trained underskirt, B 36", W 23", L 16.5"-18.5", skirt W 24", L 38.5"-53", overskirt W 23", L 16"-35.5", (discoloration & spot stains to all, shattering at collar, cuffs & hem, bodice lining shattering, 1" tear CF above bodice hem, 4", 5" & 5.5" seam openings skirt trim & hem, tassels worn & messy, shattering CF W on overskirt closure) fair. Ohio State University Historic Costumes & Textiles Collection.