Charles Whitaker and Karen Augusta’s semi-annual Vintage Clothing & Textile Auction will return to the gallery in New Hope on March 24th & 25th, 2004. The sale, held over two days, has no minimums or reserves.  

The auction is comprised of de-accessions from the Wadsworth Athenaeum, Ohio State University, an American costume museum, and other institutional collections. These have been supplemented with a large grouping of estate laces & linens and selections from a few private collections.

Textiles, fabrics, shawls, laces and linens will be sold on Wednesday afternoon, March 24th beginning at 4pm. Antique clothing and accessories will be auctioned on Thursday, March 25th at 11am. Previews will be held on both days beginning at 9am.
 

Highlights of Session 1- Wednesday March 24th

• Extensive collection of 19th c. laces and lace yardage- handmade & machine made
• 18th C. silk brocade vestments
• Paisleys, including handmade & signed
• 19th C. Bukhara & Tashkent Suzani Embroideries
• Impressive collection of antique bridal laces and trims
• Printed fabrics and damasks from the 18th through mid-20th centuries
• Early 19th C. chintz quilt
• Many embroidered, printed and lace shawls
• Heirloom bed and table linens, including lace curtain panels
• Exquisite lace wedding veils, shawls, collars, etc.

Highlights of Session 2- Thursday March 25th

• Rare, documented 1924 couture Chanel beaded dress
• Maharaja of Jaipur’s 1938 gold wedding coat
• Unusual group of 19th century twins and sisters dresses
• Boys 18th C. embroidered coat
• Lace coats, jackets & blouses (including Irish crochet)
• c. 1740 brocade work bag
• Fabulous 19th c. ball gowns, daywear and accessories
• Dozens of lace dresses and bridal gowns (late 19th to mid-20th century)
• Early 2 C. beaded and sequined dresses and wraps
• Silk and lace lingerie
• Court train from President Benjamin Harrison's family
• Asian, Middle Eastern and Eastern European costume
• Quirky 1950s shoes, appliquéd cashmere sweaters and funky handbags
• 19th C. parasol collection
• Designer pieces by Galanos, Redfern, Pucci and others

Lot Condition/Description: All photographs in the web catalog are of the actual lots being sold. As a service to prospective purchasers, certain lots reference physical condition. The fact that damages, repairs, restorations or other defects are noted for certain lots does not preclude the presence of other defects that have not been described. We urge prospective purchasers to inspect all property prior to bidding. Lot condition is stated within an items description. The condition key is as follows:

• Pristine: Near perfect. No evidence of wear. No visible flaws.
• Excellent: Gentle wear or minor damage, easily repaired.
• Very Good: Garment is sound. Visible repair or in need of repairs.
• Fair: Significant evidence of wear or damage.
• Poor: No longer intact. Useable for salvage or recycling of parts

Charles Whitaker has partnered with Karen Augusta to put together  specialty Vintage Clothing & Textile Auctions in New Hope, Pennsylvania twice a year.  Karen is a costume and textile appraiser and owner of Antique Lace & Fashion http://www.antique-fashion.com.  If you have questions or need additional information regarding any lot offered in this sale, please email your questions to karen@whitakerauction.com or call 802-463-3333.

For questions regarding absentee or phone bidding, check pre-approval, consigning to future sales or any other auction-related questions, please email Charles Whitaker at caw@whitakerauction.com, call 215-817-4600 or fax 215-888-8283.