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Autumn Treasures For Your Closet

Wed, Sep 15, 2021 07:00AM EDT
Lot 176

TWO SUMMER DRESSES, c. 1912

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 cotton tea dress w/ Schiffli embroidered bodice overlaid w/ embroidered & chemical lace bands for faux tunic, elbow length sleeve trimmed w/ embroidered & chemical lace bands, neckline & W band insertion of faux Maltese lace, flared skirt w/ let out tucking to W band, B 37", W 24.5", L 49", (spot stains, small holes, light wear, few closures detaching) good; 1 white day dress of Swiss dot cotton w/ crochet embellished woven insertions & appliqués to neckline, bodice, front, elbow length sleeve, cuff &nipped W, rows vertical & horizontal tucks to bodice, front & back, skirt & above cuff, shaped & box pleated insertions at side hem, B 39.5", W 26.5", L 49", (0.75" seam opening L armscye & 0.5" to right underarm, light wear, small spot stains) good. Ohio State University Historic Costumes & Textiles Collection.