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Wed, Sep 20, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 175

TWO GIRLS AFTERNOON DRESSES, LATE 1870s-MID 1880s

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

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$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

2-pc seafoam silk twill w/ side cascades & collar trim of mm lace, silk satin ribbon bows w/ mm lace, smocking across front yoke, knife pleats to CB into puffed bustle w/ double fall, twill cotton gimp w/ dyed MOP buttons, double knife pleated flounce w/ gathered lace, mid 1880s, jkt B 28”, L 20”-29”, dress B 26”, W 28”, L 34”, (discoloration, 2” seam opening each cuff, small holes) good; 1-pc deep brown silk satin w/ faux W coat, brown & cream ombre velvet vertical stripes at front, cuffs & pockets, prince ss line finished w/ straight edge curved tabs w/ triple button decoration, box pleated skirt, bodice lined in patterned cotton, skirt lined in fine purple buckram, c. 1878, B 28”, W 20", L 36", (pile loss, lining damaged) very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Good-Very Good

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Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.