Exquisite handmade dresses of fine silk, hand-embroidered with gilt thread and heavily encrusted with beads, sequins, and faux pearls. Ivory dress was once part of a wedding ensemble; antique photograph of the bride included. Ivory dress approx. waist size 36"; blue-gray dress approx. waist size 30". Condition: Ivory dress fragile, with tears to chiffon bodice and spots of soiling/age discoloration throughout. Blue-gray dress with some tears to mesh at neckline, a few small tears and seam separations to chiffon outer layer; minor discoloration to lining; loose threads, a few missing beads/stones.

All the items in this auction remain at our Annex Gallery in Bridgeport, CT for pickup or shipping. Items must be picked up or shipped in the time frame of Monday, July 18th - Friday, July 22nd, 9am-5pm, WEEKDAYS. We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.