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Session 1 - Friday April 7th, 2006,
10AM
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Textiles, Linens, Laces, Beaded Bags, Fans, Parasols, &
Children’s Clothing.
Highlights include Mariska Karaz’s Phoenix Tapestry; a 4th C.
woven Coptic figure; quantities of antique fabrics; 18th
C embroideries & brocades, including chasubles; an astounding
collection of handmade laces; export & paisley shawls; fine bed
& table linens; unusual Turkomen tent bag; Turkish
embroideries; silk damask & brocade curtain panels; lace wedding
hankies; a large volume of New World weavings; generous trim
lots; children’s & infant clothing to include heirloom
christening gowns, party dresses, 19th C. calico dresses,
bonnets, shoes, etc.
Discovery Sale -
Friday Evening
begins immediately after Session 1 cataloged sale.
Session 2 - Saturday April 8th, 2006,
10AM - Women’s & Men’s Clothing & Accessories, w/ an
extensive collection of Wedding Gowns & Related Accessories,
Fashion Prints, Ephemera & Display Racks.
Highlights include
a rare 1927 Ballets Russes costume; a 1930s Chanel lace evening
gown; two 19th C. Worth dresses; a Norell mermaid
dress; a 1920s Molyneux beaded evening gown; 17th C lady’s
shoes; early 19th C ball gowns; mid to late 19th C afternoon
gowns; 19th & 20th C. handmade lace wedding gowns & wedding
veils; lame, beaded & sequined flapper dresses; collection of
jeweled 1920s heels; 1930s bias cut evening gowns & printed
chiffons; collection of hand-painted 40s crepe blouses;
1940s-1960s day & evening wear; 20th
C designer garments including Norell, Beene, Galanos, Balmain,
Chanel, Dior, Blass, Mainbocher, Lesser, Carnegie, etc.;
exquisite silk lingerie & volumes of ladies whites; gents 19th &
early 20th C suits, 1853 top hat w/ leather case; trade lots of
collarless shirts & boxes of collars; generous shoe, stocking,
glove & hat lots; rare 18th C framed
fashion prints; large mirrored hat display, etc.
Plan for two
very full sale days. |
