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Spring Sartorial Spectacular

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 64

TWO SILK DAY OR EVENING GOWNS, 1897

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

2-pc grey silk taffeta dress w/ dusky mauve velvet band collar, yoke edging, cuff & waistband, ruched chiffon over cream silk yoke & chemical lace appliques, B 34”, L 16”, skirt W 23”, L 43”, (minor shatter & few loose stitches in applique trim, chiffon torn at SH & cuffs, few tiny stains & pulls, hem lining shattered) very good; 2-pc chartreuse ribbed silk gown w/ black net overlay & graduated silk ribbon applique to CF B, CB bodice, sleeve cuff & hem, B 36”, L 15”, skirt W 26”, L 43”, (sash N/I, sash missing, light discoloration, minor shatter at SH, underarms, & W, few small breaks in net, few loose stitches in trim, minor tears & discoloration in lining) good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum.

Condition

Good-Very Good

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