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Summer Solstice Treasures

Wed, Jun 28, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 100

TWO PRINTED COTTON DAY OR HOUSE DRESSES, EARLY 1850s

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 in blue & taupe alternating stripes w/ tiny C motif, fitted bodice w/ drop SH, bell sleeves gathered into large cuff, slv cap at SH & cuffs trimmed w/ silk windowpane gathered ribbon, piping at neck, armscye & W, hook & eye closure CF, B 34”, W 25”, L 52”, (W altered, stains up to 2”, few holes up to 1”, underarms worn, trim discolored) good; 1 w/ stylized blossom in reds & cream over diagonal cream grid trellis on brown ground, fitted bodice w/ full sleeves gathered into band cuff, SH caps & armscye finished w/ piping & bias band, unlined, B 36”, W 28”, L 52”, (4” tear left SH & 1” left W, 1.25” seam opening back left bodice, 9” repair CF lap & 1.5” collar, few sm holes/stains, light discoloration) fair.

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