Augusta Auctions
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COUTURE, VINTAGE CLOTHING & HISTORIC TEXTILES

Wed, Nov 2, 2011 08:00AM EDT
Lot 265

TWO CLAIRE MCARDELL DAY DRESSES, 1948 & 1952

Estimate: $200 - $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 labeled "Claire Mcardell clothes by Townley" & w/ side pockets: 1 1948 cranberry wool, long dolman sleeve, narrow V shawl collar, fitted bodice to CF & CB, V waist, gored skirt w/ CF & CB inverted pleats, B 34", W 26", L 46", (pea size CF stain) verygood; 1 1952 orange silk w/ abstract green & rose petal print, knife pleated surplice bodice, short dolman sleeve, CB skirt gathers, B 33" W 24", L 48.5", excellent. Brooklyn Museum