TWO SILK DAY OR VISITING DRESSES, 1881-1885

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  • Lot: 86
  • December 4th, 2024 - Vintage Winter Wonderland
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont
2-pc dusty purple silk moire w/ steel faux marcasite CF button closures, moire ribbon w/ self fringe to CF collar, Hs & back of peplum, grey silk faille cuff & skirt w/ moire bustle puff, manipulated pleats & ruching above hem, 1881, B 32”, L 18", skirt W 22”, L 39”, (seam repairs armscyes & collar, light discoloration, light 1” stain lower skirt) Very good; 2-pc green silk taffeta c/o bodice w/ self-covered buttons & sage green fringed silk passementerie to back of slv & peplum, skirt w/ deep blue silk satin bands, updated 1885 orig c. 1870, B 32”, L 23”, skirt W 22”, L 38”, (underarm discoloration, minor shatter SLVs, tiny holes/stains, 2 repairs bodice seams, 2.5” stain & discoloration seat, loose stitches skirt gathers) Fair-good. Valentine Museum.

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  • Low Estimate: $ 500
  • High Estimate: $ 800
  • Category: Womens Day
  • Era: 1850-1890

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