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END-OF-SUMMER VINTAGE SPECTACULAR

Wed, Sep 9, 2020 07:00AM EDT
Lot 24

TWO CLAIRE MCCARDELL DAY DRESSES, AMERICA, 1947-1953

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 synthetic crimson w/ persimmon draped triangular collar, plunging V neck & self cord belt, pleated 4 panel full skirt w/ 2 inset H pockets, c. 1949-1953, label "Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley", B 41", W 26", L 42.5", (0.5" tear right H &right SH, tiny holes back of skirt, wear to W cord) good; 2 chevron miter stripe in ombre blues, greens, black & grey wool day dresses w/ SS H pockets: 1 w/ brass CF hook & eye closures, c. 1947-1952, label "Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley",B 41", W 28", L 48.5", very good; t/w 1 w/ zip closure CF, unlabeled & attributed Claire McCardell, c. 1947-1952, B 37.5", W 27", L 43.5", (zipper added, underarms worn & stiffened, left belt loop broken) fair.
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