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Wed, Jun 26, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 204

TWO SILK GEORGETTE OR CREPE EVENING DRESSES, EARLY 1920s

Estimate: $300 - $500

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$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 dress of black silk georgette w/ bands of cerise & black panne velvet & metallic gold painted paper embroidered in multicolored metallic chain stitch to hem & sleeves, included black silk slip, c. 1923, very good-slip fair; 1 black silk crepe dress w/ wide scoop neckline, long sleeves & tiered skirt w/ inserted basket pleated bands & drop W w/ manipulated self-rosette w/ metallic stitched button centers, by family tradition cataloged as wedding dress, c. 1921, very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum. Measurements & condition report available upon request.

Condition

Fair-Very Good

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Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum