Fall Into Fashion
Wed, Sep 20, 2023 11:00AM EDT
specialty fashion & textile sales
Lot 171
TWO SILK DAY DRESSES, MID 1850s
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 visiting dress in blue & white silk gingham, pagoda sleeves w/ braided silk passementerie trim & tassels, thread rosette buttons to CF, box pleated ribbon flounce at skirt, bodice lined in twill cotton, skirt lined in glazed cotton, c. 1856, B 32”, W 22”, L 56”, (underarms shattered, visible repair CF bodice & lap, wear/discoloration, light stains up to 1.5”, few small holes, few missing closures); 1 hand sewn cinnamon, cream & black striped silk plaid w/ glass buttons, piping W & armscye, crimped silk fringe in tan & cream, mm lace collar, wool hemsaver & glazed cotton lining, c. 1853, B 33”, W 22”, L 58”, (shattering, small light stains, few minor repairs, wear to buttons, few seam openings) both good-very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.
Condition
Good-Very Good
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Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.
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