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Tasha Tudor Historic Costume Collection - November 11, 2007
Auction Listings with Photos and Prices Realized
(includes buyer premium)
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Lot

Photo Lot Title

Description

Prices Realized

52

Silk Damask Evening Gown, 1840s

Pale chartreuse green satin with jacquard floral pattern, wide neckline has tucked collar overlay, short sleeves ending in tucks, fitted and boned bodice, deep V at center front and back, skirt gauged to cotton band and tacked to bodice, back opening with brass hooks, piped seams, bodice cotton lined, skirt crinoline lined, (small section of skirt ungathered at back) excellent. B 30", W 22", Sh-Sh 14.5", L 58"

$690

53

Gent's White Linen Trousers, America,
c. 1830

Linen twill, twenty four metal buttons stamped "Warranted Not To Cut", including buttons sewn inside pants hem, long slim legs, all hand stitched, red cross-stitched "I.G." in waist lining, (frayed cuffs) excellent. W 30", Inseam 32", L 45"

$488.75

54

Gent's Brown Linen Duster, America,
1875-1900

Unlined, three patch pockets, six center front self fabric buttons, center back hem slit, machine sewn, (one damaged button) excellent. Ch 39", Slv L 24",
H 35", Sh-Sh 16.5",L 43 "

$57.50

55

Gent's Black Silk Twill Breeches,
1810-1830

Narrow fall front with long rise, tight legs end in narrow bands below knees, small self-fabric buttons at pockets and knees, black china suspender buttons, single welt watch pocket in waistband, white linen facings and pocket linings, (6" tear behind right knee, small .75" tear further up same leg, stains) fair. W 30", Inseam 20", L 35"

$345

56

Gent's English Court Presentation Coat, 1800-1830

Black wool broadcloth, very high standing collar, slim cut, tight sleeves ending in 3.5" cuffs, trimmed with large die stamped and faceted cut steel buttons, shaped side pocket flaps, back vent and pleats, cream silk twill and cream wool tabby linings, (some moth damage, seams opening) good. Ch 33", Slv L 25", CBL 44"

$862.50

57

Gent's Black Satin Breeches, Early 19th C

Silk satin with broad 19.5" fall across entire front of breeches, brown glazed cotton waistband, twelve wooden buttons and three self fabric buttons at knee length with silk ties, long rise, (wear, abrasions at knee, stains, modern alterations) fair. W 33", Inseam 18", L 33.5"

$115

58

Gent's White Linen Ruffled Dickie,
Early 19th C

Fine white linen, semi-sheer ruffles sewn down front, 1.25" band collar with single buttonhole at center, tape ties at neck and chest, all hand sewn, (light spotting, ties frayed, pin holes) good. Wd 11.75", L 15.5"

$517.50

59

Gent's Long White Cotton Shirt, America,
1800-1830

Band collar with small shell button, gussets under arms, long sleeves gathered into 2" cuff with shell button, deep open vents at bottom sides, initials "HLD" cross stitched in olive silk at right vent, (minor stains) excellent. Ch 53", Sh-Sh 22", L 41.5"

$287.50

60

Gent's White Linen Trousers, England,
1820-1850

Twill woven with satin finish, five small brass buttons on fly front placket, seven larger buttons on high waist, no pockets, long straight legs with two pair buttons inside hem for attaching boot straps, inked script inside waist "L. Garrett Esqs.", (tan stains allover) good. W 27", Inseam 32", L 43"

$575

61

Man's Short Linen Duster,
Early 20th C

Natural linen, unlined with four front buttons and three patch pockets, long sleeves, machine sewn, (small brown spots) excellent. Ch 39", Sh-Sh 18.5",
L 39"

$287.50

62

Floral Roller Printed Cotton Dress,
1825-1835

Burgundy-brown ground with rose and blue flowers and green leaves, back opening, rounded neckline, inset gathered bands over shoulders, full sleeves with piped seams and gathered at shoulders, inset waistband, hem faced with beige and brown spotted print cotton, muslin lined bodice, (many scattered tiny-small holes in fabric, .5" hole in left sleeve) good. B 34", W 27", Sh-Sh 19", L 56"

$4600

63

Gent's Fall Front Trousers, America,
1825-1840

Tan wool and cotton twill, broad 16.5" fall front, bone buttons including suspender buttons, two diagonally set welt pockets beneath fall front, watch pocket, long slim legs, back seat not gathered, high back waist, full muslin lining, one metal and one bone button sewn at inside edge of each pant leg, possibly for riding boot strap, (stained, many period mends, 5" horizontal rip on front fall) fair. W 33",
Inseam 29"

$3450

64

Gent's Green & White Checked Tail Coat,
1825-1845

Thin woven cotton, fold down collar, double breasted front with self fabric  buttons, waist seam except at 4" center back, two pockets with flaps worked into back waist seam, long sleeves, two small buttons at each cuff, brown cotton lining, primary fabric facings, (stains, mends, few buttons worn) good. Ch 39", Slv L 23.5", H 35", Sh-Sh 16.25",
L 19-35"

$1840

65

Gent's Linen Trousers, America,
1830-1850

White tabby linen, brass buttons with inset rope pattern at front buttoned placket, on pocket flaps, inside leg hem and at waist, long slim legs, all hand stitched, (small wear spot in seat, one tiny stain) excellent.
W 27", Inseam 35", L 48"

$5750

66

Two-Tone Silk Bustle Dress, 1870s

Three pieces in grey heavy ribbed silk and textured stripe, cream silk trimmed with pleated and shirred flounces and bows: fitted, boned jacket with low U neckline, center front seven button closure, long fitted sleeves; trained long skirt; fancifully draped overskirt with tapered parasol pocket and bustle back, (fabric wear at folds reinforced by iron-on tape, some stains and holes) good. Dress featured on page 129 of TASHA TUDOR'S HEIRLOOM CRAFTS, by Brown and Martin. B 35", W 24", Sh-Sh 14.5", Skirt L 43"-64"

$1265

67

French Silk Visiting Dress, 1860s

Three-piece buff changeable ribbed taffeta, trimmed with bright coral satin bands, scallops, bows, rosettes and Van Dyke points: front buttoning boned bodice with high neckline; belt with attached back peplum; trained unlined skirt, gold stamped label "Louis Hille Tailleur Pour Dames 398 Rue St Honore Paris", (underarm stains, stains on skirt, waistband wear, two buttons worn and one missing, one floral skirt appliqué and original skirt panels missing) fair. Featured in April 1998 ANTIQUES Magazine article by Linda Baumgarten and Jan K. Gilliam, on page 571. B 34", W 25", Sh-Sh 15.5", Skirt L 39-58"

$2990

68

Abstract Floral on Black Printed Dress, 1830s

Soft cotton twill with blue, green, lavender, rose and red abstract flowers and amoeba shapes, low neckline, apron front buttoning over white cotton inner bodice, tied at back, full sleeves tapering to wrists with two buttons on each 2.5" cuff, narrow inset waistband, full gathered skirt, small bustle roll in back waist, possibly maternity, excellent.
B and W adj, Sh-Sh 17", L 47.5"

$1610

69

Aubergine Silk Promenade Dress, America,
1875-1880

Three piece ensemble: fitted jacket, bustle skirt, and dolman cape all fashioned of ribbed silk faille, small floral jacquard silk trim and knife pleated self fabric ruffles, glass faux cut-steel buttons on jacket and cape, skirt and cape edged in silk fringe and chenille trim, skirt with attached asymmetrical bustled over-skirt, all three pieces lined with tan cotton, skirt with buckram hem facing, (minor wear and stains, tiny holes, seams unstitched) good. B 32", W 24", Sh-Sh 13",
Skirt L 40.5"

$747.50

70

Green Silk Brocade 5 Piece Dress, 1860s

Woven weft float pattern forming textured diamonds, silk satin tape trim, bows and corded silk fringe: fitted bodice with covered buttons over brass hook & eye closure, high square neckline, fringed pagoda sleeves, inset waistband; gathered trained skirt with decorative buttons; peplum belt with elaborate cascading back bow; self fabric belt; c.1900 celluloid frame purse, (overall fabric faded, rust stains, scattered small holes, 2" tear below replaced skirt waistband, 2" piece missing in peplum belt bow) fair-good. Illustrated on page 16 of Tasha Tudor’s ALL FOR LOVE. W 29", B 42",
Sh-Sh 20", Skirt L 41"-60"

$488.75

71

Grey Striped Silk Day Ensemble, 1860s

Three pieces: bodice, skirt and pelerine of grey ribbed silk with lighter grey self stripe, high collarless neckline, self fabric button front, gathered center back, long sleeves with brown silk fringe, self fabric leaves trim sleeves and button front pelerine, skirt gathered to cotton waistband with concentrated fabric at center back, pieced at top, silk bodice and pelerine linings, buckram hem facing, (skirt with period alterations) excellent. B 32", W 22.5",
Sh-Sh 17, Skirt L 42"

$632.50

72

Geometric Printed Voile Dress, c. 1850

Semi-sheer white cotton with scattered purple cross print, red and purple border design of stripes, blocks and diamonds, high V neckline, flounced sleeves edged with Valenciennes lace, bodice with center fan-front gathers, deep triple tiered skirt, center back closure with eight small thread buttons, bodice back lined in white cotton, (light underarm stains, few scattered brown spots and small holes) good. B 34", W 21.5",
Sh-Sh 17.5", L 53"

$920

73

Printed Wool Gauze Day Dress,
Early 1850s

Sheer wool printed with purple and brown border design, trimmed with silk fringe, fitted bodice coming to point at center front , extra fabric pleated in at waist, full tiered sleeves with epaulets, three tiered skirt, pocket under one tier, front hook opening with black button trim, (bodice has small stains, fabric torn several places at center front fastenings) good. B 33", W 26", Sh-Sh 18", L 53"

$1035

74

Chestnut Brown Satin Dress & Pelerine,
1838-1842

Soft satin silk, shallow V neckline, boned center front pointed bodice, chest overlay of criss-crossing smocked bands, long sleeves pleated in at shoulder, tucked cuffs and 1.25" wristband, center back brass hook & eye closure, skirt pleated and gathered center back to glazed linen band, narrow horizontal tuck above hem, pelerine with deep points, trimmed with bias fabric edging and piping, linings in bodice, hem facing and pelerine, (scattered small holes and lighter brown stains) good. B 31", W 26",
Sh-Sh 19", L 53"

$920

75

Black & Red Striped Petticoat,
1870-1900

Narrow vertical striped wool twill, hem faced with striped ticking in five different color ways, black wool hem binding, gathers at side and back, indigo cotton center back tie, excellent.
W 27", L 35"

$345

76

Brown Silk Striped Dress, 1860s

One piece silk faille, figured silk stripes in pale brown, reddish brown and blue-grey ombre, high collarless neckline, piped seams, front with nine maroon Dorset buttons, cuffs and bodice trimmed with gathered self fabric ruffles, long sleeves, full gauged skirt, cartridge pleated center back, deep hem flounce, entire dress with rust cotton lining, pocket in side seam, (stays missing, bodice let out) excellent. B 33", W 24", Sh-Sh 19", L 55"

$862.50

77

Green Changeant Silk Dress, 1840s

Ribbed silk taffeta in light green and gold, collarless deep V neckline, long fitted sleeves lacing with tasseled cords above wrists and at ruffled caps, shallow center front point bodice, full gathered skirt trimmed center front with two vertical rows of self fabric bows, piped seams, full glazed linen lining, (minor spots) excellent. B 30", W 25",
Sh-Sh 17", L 54"

$18400

78

Heavy White Petticoat, France,Early-Mid 19th C

Napped and hand woven cotton and linen, skirt front opening with cased drawstring ties, skirt back knife pleated to linen tape, additional tapes to tie over shoulders, narrow hem tuck,
(few rust stains) excellent.
W adj, L 30.5"

$92

79

Quilted Calico Petticoat, France,
1820-1870

Cotton printed in stripes with brown, brick red and orange on tan, quilted in undulating and crossing lines to pumpkin orange lining, cotton or wool batting, brown velvet hem binding, (fabric just below waistband and hem binding worn through) fair. W 26", L 33.5"

$316.25

80

Brown Silk Quilted Petticoat,
1830-1845

Cocoa taffeta quilted to brown glazed cotton in pattern of diagonal stripes and horizontal bands at hem, waistband with dropped yoke, woven wool hem tape, two brass and jet buttons, (few small holes and spots) excellent. W 25", L 39"

$230

81

Braid Trimmed White Summer Skirt, 1866

Tabby cotton, white and black soutache cord applied in stylized leaf design at hem, three rows of tucks above and below trim, signed in ink, "F.M. Cochrane No. 2 1866", cartridge pleated to waistband with one shell button,
(faint spots) excellent. W 24",
L 42.5"

$460

82

Fine Cotton & Bobbin Lace Skirt, c. 1820

Ecru gauze, hem trimmed with puffed self fabric bands and handmade lace insertion, possibly the skirt of dress,
(hem stains, discolored) good.
W 24", L 32.5"

$258.75

83

Lady's White Cotton Blouse,
c. 1820

Fine cotton woven with pinstripes, two etched shell button closures at neck band, high ruffled collar, long sleeves, band cuffs with one bone button and 1.5" self ruffle, (front opening with large hole to one side, small scattered rust spots) fair, possibly a habit shirt. B 53", Sh-Sh 27", L 22"

$57.50

84

White Cotton Dress,
1828-1835

Soft tabby cotton, back opening, full gigot sleeve tapers to narrow wrist, eyelet trim on sleeve, neckline and at scalloped and tucked hem, skirt cartridge pleated to inset waistband, piped seams, excellent. B 32", W 22", Sh-Sh 15", L 48"

$805

85

Young Lady's Pink Plaid Bodice, 1860s

Taffeta in pink, black and cream plaid, square neckline edged with peach silk fringe, sleeveless and boned, cream cotton lining, excellent. B 28", W 21", L 10.5"

$172.50

86

Purple & Black Silk Faille Dress, 1840s

Changeant silk, collarless V neckline, fitted long sleeves, boned bodice with deep fan front and shallow point, piped seams, gathered full skirt, brown twill glazed cotton bodice lining, cotton tabby sleeve linings, seam pocket lining and hem facing, brass hooks & eyes at back, (extensive underarm stains, fabric stained, split and torn, fragile) fair. B 30", W 24",
Sh-Sh 17", L 51"

$103.50

87

Sheer White Muslin Dress, 1810-1825

Soft cotton with darned bobbin lace trim around neckline, hem and wrists, slim, long sleeves with triple lace ruffles, piped insertions at top of shoulder, inset raised waist band, skirt with multiple tucks, (3" rip at back bodice) good,  Photographed on page 125 of TASHA TUDOR'S HEIRLOOM CRAFTS, by Brown and Martin. B 30", W 23",
Sh-Sh 14", L 55"

$747.50

88

Cream, Green
& Gold Cotton Gauze Dress, 1820s

Woven cream self fabric stripes alternate with printed green and gold, over-printed with horizontal zig-zag of feathery plum leaves, high neck, gathered bodice, puffed sleeves narrowing to wristband, skirt gathered at center back to inset 1.25" waistband, hem with triple
zig-zag flounces edged with rows of red and yellow wool braid, metal hooks & eye back closure, (many holes, tears, braid losses, fabric fragile) fair. B 32", W 23", Sh-Sh 16", L 56"

$575

89

White Cotton Day Dress, 1820s

Tabby cotton, piped seams, net cuff and hem insertions, Mechlin lace hem edging, rounded neckline, bodice gathered into inset waistband, long sleeves with puffed and corded sheer over sleeves, slim skirt with extra fullness at center front and back, back closure, (hooks missing but stains remain, holes in net, small rust stains on bodice) good.
B 33.5", W 29", Sh-Sh 14",
L 49.5"

$575

90

White Cotton Summer Dress, 1830s

Tabby weave with white French knot needlework on center front panel and along hem in swirl and serpentine design, wide U neckline with deep collar extending over shoulders, full sleeves shirred at top and above cuffs, raised waistline with narrow inset waistband, skirt gathered to waistband with 5" fold to inside revealing pre-embroidered construction, two finished pocket slits, drawstring back closure at waist and neckline, no lining, (few small holes stains, modern hooks at wrists) excellent. B 34", W 24", Sh-Sh 18", L 49"

$747.50

91

Green & White Gingham Dressing Gown, 1825-1830

Woven checked cotton, ruffled edge collar, full puffed sleeves, narrow cuff, center front ruffle with placket opening to below waist, brass hooks & thread eyes, loose front with interior ties, skirt gathers in back, piped seams, drawstring ties in back waistband of muslin lining, probably maternity, (few small mends and tiny holes) excellent. B 34", W adj, Sh-Sh 17.5", L 53"

$3737.50

92

Frittilaria Printed Wool Dress,
1835-1840

Yellow silk and wool challis printed with pink flowers on curving green stems against brocaded windowpane ground, wide V neckline, horizontal gathering over bust, full sleeves pleated down at top of arm, long cuff with narrow single button wristband, full pleated skirt, dress piped in cherry silk, skirt, bodice and sleeves lined with glazed thin linen, (many scattered moth holes throughout) good. B 34", W 24", Sh-Sh 17.5", L 53"

$3450

93

White Cotton Two Piece Dress, 1820s

Semi-sheer with woven checked pattern, trimmed with white eyelet neck ruffle and cuffs, whitework insertions to bodice back, fitted bodice with high waist and front closure, long slim sleeves with single Dorset button cuff, extra skirt fabric gathered at back and at center front, 4.75" double ruffle at hem, back tie opening on skirt, (one small tear by right armscye, several tears in eyelet ruffles) excellent. B 34", W 26", Sh-Sh 16" Bodice L 10", Skirt L 44"

$1035

94

Salmon & Brown Striped Cotton Dress,
c. 1830

Stripes overlaid with vines and flowers in apricot, brown and slate blue, large ruffled collar extending over full sleeves tapering to wrists, inset waistband, full gathered skirt, piped seams, hem faced with tiny berry and leaf print in brown on cream, muslin bodice lining, front brass hook & eye closure, possibly maternity dress, (few small scattered holes in fabric) good. B 32", W 28", Sh-Sh 15",
L 50"

$2530

95

Purple Silk Civil War Dress,
1862-1865

Purple ribbed moire silk, trimmed with pinked and tucked burgundy silk, collarless neckline, front hook closure, padded bodice fitted and trimmed with pinked silk in diagonal line to shoulders, wide pagoda sleeves, inset waistband, full knife pleated skirt with one pocket in seam, three different fabric linings: lavender silk, brown cotton and glazed cotton, (minor spots and stains) excellent. Dress possibly worn by Tasha Tudor. B 36", W 26", Sh-Sh 19", L 60"

$3220

96

Chocolate Brown Silk Wrapper, 1850s

Ribbed silk, brocaded with delicate roses on serpentine striped ribbon, wide brown and multicolor ribbon trim with abstract floral design in warp floats, gown front one piece, worn loose and tied with braided and tasseled belt, skirt back cartridge pleated to fitted back bodice, two crescent outer pockets with ribbon trim, interior laced bright pink silk quilted bodice lining, coral glazed cambric skirt lining, all hand stitched, excellent. B 32"+, W 24"+, Sh-Sh 17", L 51"-55"

$6900

97

Summer Pelisse
or Morning Robe,
Late 1830s

White cotton with woven pinstripe, loose front, open to hem with ties at neckline, inset 1.5" back waistband with attached adjustable tie belt, wide double collars sloping over shoulders, long sleeves smocked down at sleeve top narrowing to 2.25" turn back cuffs, (several very large rips, small scattered blue stains across back) fair.
B 40", W adj, Sh-Sh 20", L 50"

$230

98

White Cotton Petticoat,
1890-1910

Tabby cotton with flounce of scalloped whitework embroidery at hem, six rows of narrow tucks above flounce, gathered at center back, shell button closure, (minor stains and some stitching undone) good. W 29", L 36.5"

$57.50

99

Printed Blocks Dress & Pelerine,
1837-1843

Cream cotton ground, printed with stripes consisting of woven-effect blocks of abstract mini sprigs and geometric patterns, high rounded neckline, rows of narrow tucks from inset waistband curving into shoulder seam, tight long sleeves with piped caps above elbow, full gathered skirt, back closure of brass hooks & thread eyes, muslin linings in bodice, sleeve and hem facing, separate large shaped and piped pelerine, (minor repairs and wear to back closure) excellent. B 36", W 30", Sh-Sh 16, L 51"

$632.50

100

Printed & Quilted Petticoat, France,
1830-1860

White cotton printed with beige, overlaid with stylized floral design in purple, rose, green and black, quilted in diamond pattern and horizontal bands at hem, padded casing and shoulder straps at waist with front drawstring, cotton batting with two different patterned printed linings in shades of brown, cream and rust,  brown cotton twill hem binding, excellent. W 35", L 35"

$747.50

101

Quilted Brown Silk Petticoat,
Mid 19th C

Cocoa brown taffeta quilted in stripes and diamonds, lining of printed brown and white checked cotton, cotton batting, button stamped "Goodyear 1851", (few holes, waistband very damaged) good. W 29", L 39"

$201.25

102

Tucked White Cotton Petticoat,
Mid 19th C

Tabby cotton, all hand stitched with horizontal tucks, gauged gathers in waistband, (machine made lace ruffle added under hem 20th C, missing button) excellent. W 27", L 30.5"

$230

103

White Cotton & Eyelet Petticoat,
c. 1900

Cotton with wide whitework and eyelet flounce, lace band above flounce for ribbon insertion, drawstring waist at back, (light stains) good.

$230

104

Cotton & Whitework Embroidered Petticoat,
c. 1870

White tabby cotton, tuck at knee area, double ruffle at hem, top whitework lace and eyelet, bottom edged with rickrack, gathered to waistband, machine sewn, (some stains, button 20th C) excellent. W 29", L 35"

$69