Midwinter Marvels: Museum Fashion & Textile Treasures
Wed, Feb 18, 2026 11:00AM EST
specialty fashion & textile sales
Lot 111
WOOL TWILL DRESS & ELABORATELY EMBROIDERED DUSTER, 1905-1910
Estimate: $300 - $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 seafoam wool twill dress w/ dyed tape lace insertions & applique, crochet drops, decorative satin covered buttons, silk satin pleated cuffs, c. 1908, B 33”, W 26”, L 55”, (heavy shatter & loss to silk yoke & lining, broad discoloration & staining, loss to buttons, tulle conservation at collar) fair; 1 coarse natural linen duster w/ elaborate Mediterranean embroidery, c. 1905-1910, B 40”, L 57”, (moderate foxing lower LF near hem, light wear & pulls, few scattered tiny-1” light stains, loose stitching b/t CF panel, 1 eye closure loose) very good. Provenance: The Valentine Museum
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