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Wed, Sep 15, 2021 07:00AM EDT
Lot 141

TWO COTTON EMBROIDERED CHEMISE, 1850-1860s

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 cotton w/ hand embroidered heavy whitework on yoke & edge of short gusset sleeve, embroidery probably professional work, 1860s, B 50", L 40.5", (laces not original) pristine; 1 entirely handmade w/ Madeira embroidery &exceptional thread work insertions, monogram, ribbon eyelets around neckline, 1850-1860s, B 48", L 50", (light fraying to scalloped edges, neckline & cuffs, missing neckline ribbon) excellent.