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Autumn Elegance: Fashion & Textile Auction

Wed, Sep 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 44

TWO EMBROIDERED ART DECO AFTERNOON OR EVENING DRESSES, 1926 - 28

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1 black silk crepe sleeveless evening dress, ombre orange satin stitch roses w/ French knot centers, black emu feather trim at armscye & hem, B 36”, W 35”, L 40” (2 0.5” tears Lt underarm, seam opening Rt underarm, missing snaps SH loops, few tiny-0.25" stains & wear spots, several small-1” areas embroidery thread loss) Good;1 navy silk crepe de chine afternoon dress, grey crepe back satin teardrop applique w/ metallic chainstitch embroidery at scalloped cuffs & hem, c. 1928, B 36", W 38", (seam repair RT SLV & LF cuff, tiny-3” seam openings LF underarm, CB collar & hem, tiny-0.5” holes esp. RT SLV seam & collar, disc. RT SLV & neckline, 0.75” stain cluster LF cuff, several loose/missing metallic threads, tiny-1” pulls throughout) Very Good

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