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Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 63

TWO CHIFFON AFTERNOON DRESSES, c. 1928

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

1 cafe au lait silk crepe chiffon w/ draped front SH panels to tie at CF, long sleeve w/ broad flared cuff, elaborately pieced flared skirt w/ handkerchief hemline, original crepe de chine underdress, B 44”, W 40”, L 54", (minor stressing, 0.75" hole left hem flounce, few light stains under 1”) very good; 1 dinner dress in silk chiffon w/ woven gold lame' roses, long sleeves, self-bows at CF neckline & drop W, knife pleated tiered skirt, B 42”, W 40”, L 44”, slip B 40”, L 44”, (light underarm discoloration, tarnish, many pulls in gold thread, wear, missing threads at seat, few wear spots/holes) 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.