HISTORIC, VINTAGE & COUTURE CLOTHING 2018-05-08 Auction - 416 Price Results - Augusta Auctions in Massachusetts
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TRAINED PURPLE BROCADE VISITING DRESS, c. 1865BLACK, CORAL & SILVER EVENING DRESS, c. 1940COLORFUL PIECED QUILT BEACH PJs, 1930s
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Sturbridge, MA, United States
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HISTORIC, VINTAGE & COUTURE CLOTHING

Rare historic and vintage clothing from museum & institutional collections will be auctioned at Augusta Auctions, 48th specialty auction event. Lovers of historic textiles and vintage clothing have been planning their 2018 pilgrimage to the Sturbridge, Massachusetts auction venue since last year's sales ended. Collections offered at the Tuesday & Wednesday sales include treasures representing four centuries of fashion history. These treasures originated from the closets and backrooms of many prestigious institutions. Consigner institutions include Museum of the City of New York, the University of Nebraska Quilt Study Collection, the Goldstein Museum, the University of Maryland Historic Clothing Collection, the Strong Museum (NY), the American Textile History Museum (MA),and more than two dozen other institutions, estates and private collections. Proceeds from this sale help to provide financial support earmarked for the preservation and maintenance of museums permanent collections. The catalogued lots are open for preview at NOON on Tuesday May 8th with the sale starting at 2PM. Many of the clothing lots in Tuesday's 416-lot catalog sale have been grouped into large lots geared to collectors, vintage store owners and lovers of rare and beautiful vintage clothing. Quilts & historic textiles will be sold on May 9 during Session 2 of this sale Those unable to attend in person can bid online through LiveAuctioneers.
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OMBRE BEADED FRINGE DRESS, 1920s: White silk crepe covered in clear, gray & black glass beads, cream beaded belt, L 44", (mends on shoulder & back, bead losses) fair; t/w 1 black velvet 1930s evening cape, very good.
0002: OMBRE BEADED FRINGE DRESS, 1920sEst. $300-$500
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TWO BIAS-CUT EVENING DRESSES, 1930s: 1 peach silk velvet, cloth flower trim, B 33", W 23", L 56" (couple light brown skirt stains); 1 beige taffeta w/ ruched midriff, B 36", H 38", L 45"-54" (holes made by CF paste pin, light stains)
0005: TWO BIAS-CUT EVENING DRESSES, 1930sEst. $200-$300
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ADOLFO SEQUIN-ENCRUSTED HAREM SUIT, 1970s: Open front jacket, black & colored sequin stripes, matching black sequin harem pants, W 27", excellent.
0006: ADOLFO SEQUIN-ENCRUSTED HAREM SUIT, 1970sEst. $200-$300
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BLUE LACE DRESS & RED VELVET COAT, c. 1930: Dark blue cotton lace w/ dark blue velvet sash & sleeves, L 44" (large holes on CB hem) & red silk velvet coat, knee length, ruched sleeves & collar, L 34", (silk lining missing, seam repair behind
0007: BLUE LACE DRESS & RED VELVET COAT, c. 1930Est. $200-$300
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THREE ADOLFO GARMENTS, 1970s: 1 B&W wool maxi dress & matching jacket w/ fox fur trim, B 34", W 30", L 55", (hole on lower right side) fair; 1 taupe wool cable knit maxi dress, L 52", (large brown stain on lower back) fair; 1
0008: THREE ADOLFO GARMENTS, 1970sEst. $200-$300
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THREE SILK CREPE SUMMER DRESSES, 1920-1930: 1 ivory w/ pin tucks, B 45", H 33", L 40", (light underarm stains) fair; 1 rose w/ short sleeves & lace trim, B 36", H 38", L 39 1/2, (hem w/ water stain & tears) fair; 1 light peach, long sleeves &
0009: THREE SILK CREPE SUMMER DRESSES, 1920-1930Est. $200-$300
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EMBROIDERED BLACK RAYON GOWN, 1940s: Short balloon sleeves, full skirt, white wool embroidered floral bands, B 38", W 26", (scattered pinholes & few stains, missing belt) very good.
0010: EMBROIDERED BLACK RAYON GOWN, 1940sEst. $200-$300
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WOOL BROCADE DAY DRESS, MID 1890s: 1-piece olive green w/ cream peacock feather brocade stripes, 23 small steel CF buttons, (small mend on skirt, tear near hem) very good.
0011: WOOL BROCADE DAY DRESS, MID 1890sEst. $200-$400
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TWO SILK ROBES DE STYLE, 1920s: Both silk taffeta w/ scalloped hem & drop Ws: 1 peach w/ attached sash, B 34", W 29", L 46"-54", (light underarm stain & splits, few minor holes & stains) & 1 black w/ red piping & red silk flower
0012: TWO SILK ROBES DE STYLE, 1920sEst. $200-$400
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THREE FEATHERED EVENING JACKETS, 1980s: all w/ open front & no closures: 2 labelled "Adolfo": 1 purple ostrich feather, approximate sz 2-4; 1 taupe maribou w/ side pockets, approximate sz 6-8; 1 labelled "Martha" brown maribou w/ ostrich
0013: THREE FEATHERED EVENING JACKETS, 1980sEst. $200-$300
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TWO KNIT MISSONI MAXI DRESSES, 1970-1980: 1 unlabeled vertical stripe in peach, blue & tan, L 51"; 1 beige, chestnut, black & gold lame, elastic waist & braided belt, L 47", (both w/ small fabric pulls) very good.
0014: TWO KNIT MISSONI MAXI DRESSES, 1970-1980Est. $200-$300
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TWO EVENING DRESSES, 1920s: 1 tan silk velvet w/ brown tulle hem gores, B 32", H 35", L 41"-47", (few light stains on velvet, few holes in tulle); 1 black Spanish lace, multiple tiers, B 40", L 45", (small tears at neck,
0015: TWO EVENING DRESSES, 1920sEst. $200-$300
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THREE PARTY DRESSES, LATE 20TH C: All w/ drop Ws, gathered skirts & size 6-8: 1 "Oleg Cassini" gold lame & brown silk brocade in paisley pattern; 1 black lace halter bodice w/ cat print skirt & 1 strapless black w/ B&W polka dot
0016: THREE PARTY DRESSES, LATE 20TH CEst. $200-$300
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TWO SILK AFTERNOON DRESSES, 1920s: 1 lilac chiffon w/ lace insertions, B 34", H 36", L 39", (stained underarms, brown stains on left side & sash) fair; 1 black silk crepe, black fur trimmed hem, off-center black plastic & rhinestone
0017: TWO SILK AFTERNOON DRESSES, 1920sEst. $200-$300
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1 LAVENDER & 1 BLACK BEADED DRESS, 1930s: 1 "Janie, Paris" lavender cotton voile, red floral & white chalk beads, B 46", drop W 40", L 44", (large stain on side, large light stains under arms, few tiny holes, bead losses); 1 black silk,
0018: 1 LAVENDER & 1 BLACK BEADED DRESS, 1930sEst. $200-$400
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THREE VELVET EVENING GOWNS, 1950-1980s: 1 1950s black sheath w/ gold net sleeves & black ribbon trim, B 36", W 26", H 37", L 55"; 2 1980s "Oscar de La Renta" black: 1 scoop neck w/ taffetta flounces & bow, B 38", W 29", H 43", L 41", (side
0020: THREE VELVET EVENING GOWNS, 1950-1980sEst. $200-$300
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THREE JEWELLED EVENING SWEATERS, 1970s: All "Adolfo": 1 pale yellow w/ rhinestones, 1 red & white cardigan w/ rhinestones, 1 dark brown cardigan w/ gold sequin trim, all excellent; t/w 1 crochet cardigan & 1 polka dot silk shirt.
0022: THREE JEWELLED EVENING SWEATERS, 1970sEst. $200-$300
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WHITE LAWN TEA GOWN, c. 1904: 2-piece, embroidered bodice & skirt bands, B 37", W 36", Skirt L 36", (1 small stain & 1 hole near hem, W band replaced & enlarged, ribbon in photo N/I) very good.
0023: WHITE LAWN TEA GOWN, c. 1904Est. $200-$300
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3 LADIES' AT-HOME WRAPPERS, 19TH C: 1 grey wool w/ maroon embroidery, B 36", W 31", L 52"-66", (many scattered moth holes); 1 wool flannel w/ blue bows & pink blossoms, B 36", L 60", (scattered tiny moth holes, 3 missing buttons, 2
0024: 3 LADIES' AT-HOME WRAPPERS, 19TH CEst. $200-$300
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