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Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 227

TWO COTTON DAY DRESSES, c. 1860 & c. 1870

Estimate: $300 - $500

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 morning dress of white cotton w/ white soutache embroidered yoke & cuff in eagle motif, high round neckline, long sleeves w/ turn-back cuff, CF buttons closure, bodice & full skirt pleated to fitted waistband, c. 1860, B 36”, W 26”, L 58”, (stains/discoloration throughout, small holes/pulls) fair; 2-pc white cotton organdy day dress printed w/ red & blue geometric motif c/o basque bodice w/ lace edged standing collar & sleeve, CF button closure & full skirt w/ lace ruffle, c. 1870, B 36”, L 26”, skirt W 28”, L 40”, (discoloration, wear to trim, few small holes/spot stains, few small seam openings) good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Fair-Good

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Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.