Augusta Auctions
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Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 80

TWO SILK CREPE DAY OR DINNER DRESSES, 1933-1935

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

2-pc cream & cocoa silk crepe day dress c/o blouse w/ rolled cowl collar closed w/ self-covered button at back over inset tabs radiating from neckline, same motif mirrored at cuff, inset panel from CF W w/ half belt, matching sleeveless underdress, c. 1933, dress B 34”, W 30”, L 48”, blouse B 36”, L 26”, (light discoloration, light stains up to 2”) very good; 1 navy silk crepe long sleeved dinner dress w/ high wrap front, plunging cutaway back & ankle length skirt, c. 1935, label “M. McInerny Resort Wear Shop Honolulu”. B 36”, W 28”, L 56”, (0.5” opening left underarm, few loose stitches, light discoloration right SH) excellent. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Very Good-Excellent

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