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Annual Autumnal Elegance

Wed, Sep 24, 2025 11:00AM EDT
Lot 222

TWO SATIN WEDDING GOWNS, 1940-1950

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 white silk blend satin wedding gown w/stong SH, long bishop sleeves, piped faux peplum W & chapel length train, c. 1950, B 34”, W 28”, L 59”--84”, (marks/scuffs to 3”, cuff elastics dried, pulls throughout, hem discoloration) very good; 1 tulle headpiec e & veil w/pearl beading, headband circ 12.5”, H 2.5”, veil L 54”, (wire slightly bent, holes to 0.5”, hem unevenly cut w/fraying) good; 1 cream silk satin wedding gown w/sawtooth neckline & cutout long sleeves, cathedral length train, orig. buckram petti coat, 1940’s, B 32”, W 26”, L 58”-102”, petticoat W 24”, L 42”, (4” seam opening FR LF bust, scratching/scuffs, discoloration & tiny holes yoke, sm light stains, marks at hem, 12” seam opening b/t petticoat Wband) good; t/w 4 satin bows w/wax & wire bases

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