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Fall Into Fashion

Wed, Sep 20, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 6

TWO VELVET OR SILK EVENING GOWNS, 1910s

Estimate: $500 - $800

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 champagne weft patterned floral silk w/ shaped blossoms, teal silk panne velvet collar, draped & beaded silk tulle at neckline & gathered sleeves w/ glass & metallic beads & sequins at SHs, tabard back w/ train, c. 1913, B 40", W 32", L 55" (discolorati on, net trim torn, lining shattered) good; 1 brown devore velvet w/ gold lame’ bobbin lace to exposed bodice sides & front, pale blue chiffon underlayer, blue-grey embroidered squares on brown silk w/ gold lame’ thread above elbows, high stock wired collar w/ net front & back inserted into yoke, silk crepe de chine pleated flounce at skirt opening, c. 1911, B 36”, W 26”, L 60”, (discoloration/holes up to 0.5” in net lining, lining shattered, tarnish, repair CF skirt seam) very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Good-Very Good

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