Augusta Auctions
Live Auction

VINTAGE & COUTURE CLOTHING FROM MUSEUMS

Wed, Mar 30, 2011 08:00AM EDT
Lot 147

TWO CREAM SILK GOWNS, 1775-1780

Estimate: $600 - $800

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 Robes a L'Anglaise: 1 meandering narrow ribbon figured silk w/ small rose & olive floral brocade, open gown, pinked skirt opening, bodice lined w/ fine homespun linen, (fabric dirty, hem edges torn) fair; 1 narrow rose & green striped cream taffeta, ruched self fabric bands & ruched bands w/ spiral corded centers, (underarm stains, skirt stains, scattered holes, repairs) fair. BROOKLYN MUSEUM