Augusta Auctions
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COUTURE, VINTAGE CLOTHING & HISTORIC TEXTILES

Wed, Nov 2, 2011 08:00AM EDT
Lot 191

WOMAN'S CHIRPI, TURKMENISTAN, 19TH C

Estimate: $600 - $900

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
Indigo cotton embroidered allover in stylized floral patterns & long narrow points in red, yellow, maroon, black & white, cotton fringed hem, lined in handwoven block printed cotton, neckline & front faced w/ floral print on red ground, 2 long narrow funnel-shaped embroidered & fringed panels, L 42", W 44", (maroon & black embroidery somewhat worn, seams opening at underarm, fringe possibly later addition) excellent.