Augusta Auctions
Live Auction

Decades of Decadence

Wed, Dec 7, 2022 11:00AM EST
Lot 173

TWO EMBROIDERED TEA DRESSES, c. 1908

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 spot motif embroidered cotton w/ Heilmann clover motif & eyelet embroidered insertions, standing collar, vertically tucked yoke into pleated W, SH ruffles over full sleeve into fitted cuff, full skirt w/ braid hem flounce, CB embroidered button & hook& eye closures, B 54.5”, W 27", L 55", (tiny-0.25" spot stains lower skirt, light discoloration) excellent; 1 linen w/ Heilmann fleur-de-lis motif embroidery, mm lace insertions & rows of horizontal tucks over B, at CB, sleeves & to skirt, CB hook & eye closures, B 43", W 22.5", L 54.5", (1.5" hole CB W, discoloration, 4.5" patched tear right SH, 1.75" tear seat w/ partial patch, 1" hole left underarm, small repairs right SH, tiny-0.5" holes in net, hem line altered) good. Ohio State Historic Costumes & Textiles Collection.

Condition

Good-Excellent

Available payment options

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Diners
  • Discover
  • JCB
  • Union Pay
PayPal