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Wed, Sep 20, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 184

THREE TEA DRESSES, NEW YORK, 1911-1917

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 cream cotton lingerie gown w/ chemical imitation Irish crochet inserts, Schiffli broderie anglaise vertical panels w/ lace insertion & ruffled edging, c. 1911, B 36”, W 24”, L 55”, (rust stain CB W, small scattered stains/holes); 1 she er cream tea dress w/ floral pearl cotton embroidery & double leno weave bands, full sleeves into fitted cuff, crocheted buttons to CF, label at petersham “Grande Maison Leblanc, New York”, c. 1917, B 42”, W 30”, (small stain & holes); 1 cotton Schiffli broderie anglaise w/ chemical lace inserts, lace front bodice panel & sleeve cuffs, dorset thread buttons to CB, c. 1911, B 40”, W 27”, L 58”, (raw edge at W missing sash, light stains up to 2”, discoloration); 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.