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Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 47

YOUNG LADY’S WOOL & SILK TWILL DAY DRESS, c. 1873

Estimate: $400 - $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

2-pc wool & silk aniline sapphire blue twill, silk thread covered button closures w/ needle lace, rows of self edged bias ruffles to cuff, hem & fitted bodice arranged to create faux jacket front, self-bows to sleeve & either side of CB W, glazed cotton bodice gimp & lining, B 30”, W 26”, L 33”-48”, underdress B 32”, L 45”, (few pulls, 2” seam opening right underarm & 1.5” left, repairs & few loose stitches W SS, few tiny holes/wear spots, collar lining damaged, underdress discolored, 7.5” vertical tear at lower CB button placket, many other small holes) good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Good

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Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.