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ROMANTIC VINTAGE FOR YOUR VALENTINE - PART 2

Wed, Feb 17, 2021 08:00AM EST
Lot 223

TWO DAY DRESSES, EARLY 1880s

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 cotton organdy at home gown w/ horizontally ruched bodice gathered into corselet style W extending over Hs to gathered skirt ruffle at bustle & flounce edged w/ cotton lace, double collar of lace continuing down either side of CF & expanding at W to double ruffle at either side of pleated & ruched front panel, full length shaped sleeves edged in lace ruffle, B 38", W 23", L 57", (discoloration & spot stains throughout); 2-pc ivory ribbed cotton walking ensemble w/ fitted bodice trimmed in Heilmann embroidered lace in pinwheel floral broderie anglaise design, asymmetrical cross over front skirt w/ gathered ruffle, B 32", W 22", L 21.5", skirt W 22.5", L 37"-45", (discoloration throughout, no skirt closures & spot stains) both fair. Museum of the City of New York.