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Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 48

TWO AFTERNOON OR VISITING DRESSES, PHILADELPHIA, c. 1879-1885

Estimate: $400 - $600

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 navy blue novelty satin basketweave, marcasite button closures w/ painted bouquets, trimmed w/ navy silk satin, satin skirt w/ overskirt & bustle of same basket weave material c.1879, label “Miss A. McFall 1326 Pine St. Philadelphia”, B 34", L 14", skirt W 22”, L 40”, (discoloration, few seam openings sm holes skirt); 2-pc c/o shaped fitted bodice w/ H extensions & back ruffle in hexagonal velvet spot motif on fine windowpane check ground w/ cast buttons closures, band collar w/ insert & reveres trimmed w/ burgundy silk velvet ribbon, burgundy silk satin skirt w/ knife pleated ruffle, 1885, B 28”, L 18”, skirt W 18”, L 36”, (3.5” opening left W & at back collar, light stains up to 1”, tiny holes, small tears) both good-very 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.