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Our last sale of the year is shaping up to be a real banger. As always, Augusta Auctions delivers an unparalleled selection of new-to-market treasures from select private collections, The Valentine Museum, The Museum at FIT, the Brooklyn Museum, The Ohio State University, the International Quilt Museum at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Smith College Historic Clothing Collection. Augusta Auctions office@augusta-auction.com
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TWO SILK OR WOOL AFTENOON OR DINNER DRESSES, EARLY 1890s
Lot 14

TWO SILK OR WOOL AFTENOON OR DINNER DRESSES, EARLY 1890s

Estimate: $400 - $600
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Starting Bid
$200
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2-pc nutmeg wool & silk blend dinner dress w/fronded silk tulle overlay to bodice embroidered w/copper metallic iridescent beading & black beaded fringe, black chantilly lace collar ruff, bodice B 32”, L 16”, skirt W 22”, L 38”, (mod. Bead loss & minor ta rnish, loose stitches b/t trim, sm tears lace, skirt: overlay/embellishment removed, discoloration, 0.25”-1” stains & few tiny-0.25” holes, shatter to Wband trim) fair-good; 2-pc cocoa brown silk faille w/ruched sienna silk satin ribbon trim, chemical lace to cuffs, detached original band collar, bodice B 30”, L 16”, skirt W 22”, L 39”, (silk overlay loss yoke & collar, moderate wear bodice W, discoloration, several tears bodice lining, few tiny-0.5” stains/marks, light stains skirt up to 4”) good.

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