On May 9th & 10th, 2008 Charles A. Whitaker and Karen Augusta will host our 14th specialty vintage clothing and antique textile auction at the New Hope, PA gallery.

   If you can attend only one clothing and textile sale in 2008, make your plans now to be in New Hope for our spring auction. Our warehouse and studio are overfilled with new-to-market treasures we have been amassing since last summer. The variety and sheer volume are sure to entice even the hardest-to-please clothing and textile aficionados.  

   More that 20,000 objects are now being sorted for a jam-packed 2-day sale. Over 1,200 catalogued lots will be offered over two sessions on May 9th & 10th.  Many more will be offered uncatalogued to bidders at our much anticipated spring “DISCOVERY SALE”  - to be held the afternoon of May 9th, immediately following the Session 1 catalogued textile, linen and lace sale.

   We are encouraging all visitors to this site to make plans now to attend this sale in person. Acknowledging the volume of items that will be sold, there will be NO INTERNET BIDDING at our spring sale. Bidders must be in attendance or have filed the forms for absentee or phone bidding.  Bid forms will be available when the full catalogue is posted mid-April.

    Many auction objects are consigned to us from museums, universities and historical society collections with proceeds used to care for their permanent collections. Institutions benefiting from this sale include Wellesley Historical Society (MA), The Bennington Art Museum (VT), Shippensburg University (PA), Kent State University (OH), a major Rhode Island university and  ESMOD, a new international fashion museum.

    We also have choice additions from several collections and estates. These include the first offerings of fabric and textiles from the estate of Joan Murphy, owner of Roxie Taylor Vintage Clothing; laces and textiles from the estate of Julius Beck, ribbon, lace & notions buyer for Strawbridge & Clothier from 1890 to 1930; and 19th & 2oth C. clothing and accessories from the estate of Millie Curtis, founder of the Museum of Costume in St. Michaels, Maryland.

SESSION 1 features include: fabulous collection of embroidered export shawls, rare commemorative printed cotton (9+ yards) depicting the 1846 Mexican War; Chinese embroideries, Dragon Robes, Kimonos, Japanese pictorial embroidered panels and brocades, 18th C. embroidered chasubles, brocades, metallic embroideries and fabric samples; large quantities chintz, bark cloth, quilt, ticking and other fabrics; heirloom bed and table linens, lace curtain panels, cutwork, needle and filet lace tablecloths, large selection of 19th C. hand towels, handmade 16th to early 20th C laces, fine handmade lace wedding veils, flounces and yardage; over 200 fans including carved, painted, advertising and novelty; coverlets, hooked and oriental rugs, Aubusson fragments; many exceptional quilts; designer pillows; Indian appliquéd market umbrella cover;  woven and printed paisleys, cigar band table cover, trade lots of lace and beaded trims, buttons, Andor Mills fabric sample books, much more…

DISCOVERY SALE – will begin 20 minutes after Session 1 ends. Over 100 boxes filled with fabric, textiles, clothing and accessories from the 18th C. to the late 20th C. All items in the DISCOVERY SALE are uncatalogued and will be opened immediately prior to bidding. You must be in attendance to bid at DISCOVERY. We will be as surprised as you when the boxes are opened. Many sleepers - bargains guaranteed!

SESSION 2 sale highlights include: Madeline Vionnet 1939 jeweled and embroidered chiffon evening gown, rare 1850’s trunk filled with clothing and personal artifacts of Sarah Crafts, Holyoke, MA who died in 1852 at age 9; large collection of 20’s & 30’s printed chiffons; Christian Lacroix party dresses, Dior dresses, many Ceil Chapman dresses, Balenciaga coat; handmade Parisian shoes by Massaro, Michel and others; lace dresses and tea gowns, Irish Lace garments, early 20th C lingerie; large selection ladies whites; 1920 - 1970 lame, beaded, sequined, printed and velvet dresses; 19th C bustle gowns & accessories; clothing and militaria from the Civil War; other military; bicorn hats; important collection of handbags including Hermes Kelly bags, other Hermes styles, Gucci, Leiber, etc.; fashion Illustrations by Carl Erickson and Harriett  Meserole, fashion sketch book with 80 +/- original sketches by various designers;  fashion, textile books and ephemera, much more…

Featured designers: Vionnet, Worth, Ceil Chapman, Dior, Galanos, Jacques Heim, Pucci, Christian LaCroix, Chanel, Moschino, Hermes, Bob Mackie, Erte, Jacques Fath, Givenchy, Gucci, Bill Blass, Balenciaga, Beene, Courreges, Trigere, etc.

Preview of Sale – May 8th: 12 - 6 PM

                                  May 9th:  8 - 10 AM

                                  May 10th:  8 - 10 AM

PREPARE FOR TWO VERY FULL SALE DAYS

    Since 2000, Charles A. Whitaker and Karen Augusta have offered multi-consignor spring and fall specialty vintage, couture clothing and textile auctions.  Occasionally single owner fashion and textile auctions are held. All auctions are at our New Hope, PA gallery.

    If you have questions or need additional information regarding any lot offered in this sale or wish to consign to future auctions, please contact Karen Augusta: karen@whitakerauction.com or
call 802-463-3333.

      For questions regarding absentee and phone bidding, or to obtain additional photos of lots offered, please contact Charles A. Whitaker: caw@whitakerauction.com or call 215-817-4600.

     For auction registration, check pre-approval and post sale results, contact Christine Whitaker: christine@whitakerauction.com

     Please direct questions regarding any problems with use of this website or any difficulty accessing the auction forms to Bob Ross: bob@whitakerauction.com or call 802-376-7166.

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     TERMS: CASH, VISA/ MC, PRE-APPROVED CHECK
 15% BUYER’S PREMIUM