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End of Summer Elegance

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 230

TWO SILK OR FLANNEL AT-HOME DRESSES, c. 1878 & c. 1892

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

1 lightweight cinnamon silk w/ applied black silk taffeta bands to collar, cuff, pocket, either side of CF & CB & above hem, black Maltese lace to collar & cuffs, partial CF opening w/ hook & eye closure, c. 1878, B 36”, W 28”, L 53”, (underarm discoloration, minor-moderate shatter to black trim w/ 2.5” attempted repair CF W, few 0.25”-1.5” tears seat, CB bodice seams altered/let out, lower CF seam sewn counter to closures, lace trim tattered, tiny light stains, few seam openings up to 12", in hem) Fair; 1 printed cotton flannel Aesthetic movement house dress w/ French black silk velvet collar, yoke, fitted gauntlet cuff & facing of Watteau bustle pleat, c. 1892, B 34”, L 54”, (light wear, sm spot stains, discoloration to lap & hem) Good.

Condition

Fair-Good

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