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End of Summer Elegance

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 17

TWO AFTERNOON OR DAY DRESSES, USA, c. 1885 & c. 1897

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

2-pc burgundy floral patterned cisele velvet & silk faille c/o fitted boned bodice w/ metal button closure, extended peplum tails & Mi-parti trained bustle skirt w/ right side edged in shaped chenille fringe, double row of faille box pleated ruffles to hem, 18 85, label “Strawbridge & Clothier, Philadelphia”, B 32”, L 22”, skirt W 26”, L 38”, (small light stain bodice, loose stitches b/t panels, some shatter to Wband, lace hem flounce torn loose); 2-pc pink satin & cream moire ribbon stripe w/ self & crepe chiffon ruffles, trained skirt of novelty check woven cream silk w/ ruffle to hem, 1897, label “Mrs. E.E. Holland, Chicago'', B 32”, L 15”, skirt W 22”, L 41” (minor shatter bodice placket, few small stains, wear/discoloration hem) Both Very Good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum.

Condition

Very Good

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Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum