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Wed, Sep 20, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 5

TWO SILK AFTERNOON DRESSES, NEW YORK, 1890-1900

Estimate: $500 - $800

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

2-pc pale grey-blue ribbed silk w/ satin branch motif, gold chainstitch embroidery w/ silk chenille Baroque style florals & tendrils, ecru cotton organdy cutwork on net ground over pale blue silk taffeta, pleated full slvs, label "Cairns New York", B 38", W 28", L 20", skirt W 28", L 50" (skirt lining removed/incl, stains, shattering) good; 2-pc black & white ribbed striped silk w/ stylized botehs, stock collar w/ ext yoke & slv caps of black chemical lace edged in silk velvet ribbon, silk velvet bows at left yoke & cuffs, lined in lavender silk taffeta, c. 1890, label "Lord & Taylor NY ”, B 38”, W 28”, L 16”, skirt W 30”, L 42”, (cream backing shattered, interior W band damage, few stains, light wear, tears up to 2” seat) very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

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