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VINTAGE & COUTURE CLOTHING FROM MUSEUMS

Wed, Mar 30, 2011 08:00AM EDT
Lot 285

TWO BIAS CUT SILK EVENING GOWNS, 1935

Estimate: $300 - $400

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
Both sleeveless, low cut back & low V front neckline: 1 white chiffon w/ stylized delicate floral patterns hand-embroidered in silk floss w/ silver beaded stems & abstract elements, ivory crepe underslip, self-fabric sash, B 36", W 28", L 60" (5" repair to hem edge); 1 pale gold silk charmeuse bodice w/ knotted CF, bias cut, fitted through hip, tulip shaped skirt, 2 looped sashes at CB waist & matching bandeau bra, B 36", W 28", H 38", L 61", (light stains on skirt) very good. BROOKLYN MUSEUM