Spring Sartorial Spectacular
Wed, Apr 24, 2024 11:00AM EDT
specialty fashion & textile sales
Lot 11
WOOL BROADCLOTH RIDING HABIT WITH TROUSERS, USA, 1880
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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 |
3-pc hunter green wool broadcloth riding habit w/ flat black silk covered CF & cuff button closures, short back peplum tabs row of decorative buttons, matching skirt w/ button closures, matching breeches w/ button fly & stirrup, 1880, B 30”, L 16”, breeches W 22”, inseam 28”, L 40”, skirt W 24”, L 38”-48”, (light underarm discoloration, light wear, minor discoloration & shatter at collar, few tiny holes and up to 1” snacks, heavy wear w/ 0.75” & 6” tears at seat of breeches, elastic foot stirrups shot, light discoloration to skirt hem) jacket & skirt good, pants fair. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum. Provenance: Worn by Mrs. David Wallerstein (née May Wechsler, 1866-1942). The wearer was born in New York, NY. She married David Wallerstein (1865-1931) of Richmond in New York in 1891, where the couple remained until at least 1900. The federal census lists the wearer's residence in Richmond, VA from 1910.
Condition
Fair-Good
Available payment options
Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum.
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