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Autumn Treasures For Your Closet

Wed, Sep 15, 2021 07:00AM EDT
Lot 10

TWO PARTY DRESSES, c. 1940

Estimate: $400 - $600

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 green & white gingham country party dress w/ fitted W panel into gathered front bodice, puff sleeves, scoop neck trimmed w/ cream silk lace edged ruffle, flared multiple chevron pieced skirt w/ inserted bands of white organdy, B 33", W 27",L 59", (neck ruffle discolored, lots of tiny - 2" holes, stains, & repairs, 5" repair at stripe right H, neck ruffle w/ numerous 0.25"-3.5" repairs); 1 black organza lingerie evening gown w/ graduating lace bands on skirt, inset at edging neckline & puff sleeves, B 47.5", W 26", L 66", (0.25"-1" holes in wide W lace panel, esp. at edges, 3" seam opening CF W, 2" hole at left SH seam, slip N/I) both fair. From the Collection of Smith College.
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