Augusta Auctions
Live Auction

COUTURE, VINTAGE CLOTHING & HISTORIC TEXTILES

Wed, Nov 2, 2011 08:00AM EDT
Lot 223

VELVET CARRIAGE CAPE, 1780-1799

Estimate: $800 - $1,000

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
Salmon velvet w/ tiny rib trimmed in shrimp-colored plush, embroidered & cord-trimmed buttons, rounded back, long front panels, large hood, cream silk lining padded & hand-quilted in diamond patterns, BL 23", CL 42", (light soiling, few stains to velvet,plush worn down) very good. Brooklyn Museum