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ROMANTIC VINTAGE FOR YOUR VALENTINE - PART 2

Wed, Feb 17, 2021 08:00AM EST
Lot 222

TWO SILK TAFFETA DAY DRESSES, c. 1882

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 red & black horizontal striped silk taffeta ombre plaid w/ tailored bodice, CF black silk velvet covered button closures, peplum & skirt accents, black velvet collar, cuffs, ruffled & asymmetrically draped bustle, B 37.5", W 28", L 22", Skirt W 25", L 42 ", (buttons worn, 1 missing, underarms patched, stabilization in sleeves, skirt w/ scattered tiny- small holes); 1 purple & ivory tattersall check silk taffeta walking dress w/ purple silk taffeta lapel, stand collar, CF button closures & sleeve, lace cuff, skirt w/ 4 rows of knife pleated purple silk taffeta edged w/ bias cut silk bands, cross over side panels to asymmetrical front drape, B 34", 23", L 21-24", Skirt W 24", L 38", (light stains & holes throughout) both fair. Museum of the City of New York.