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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

204

Plaid & Floral Printed Cotton Dress,
1830-1835

Dress and belt of white cotton, wide brown plaid print overlaid with alternating vertical abstract floral stripes in mustard, burgundy and brown, collarless with center front V neck opening, three piped and curved bands on each side of bodice from waist to shoulders, full gathered sleeves end in narrow piped cuff with brass hook & eyes, narrow inset waistband, center back shell button closure, muslin bodice lining and hem facing, (minor fading on bodice and waistband) excellent. B 35",
W 24", Sh-Sh 16", L 50"

$920

205

Oak Leaf & Floral Print Dress,
1828-1835

White cotton, roller printed alternating vertical stripes of pale gold oak leaves and red and blue delicate floral sprays, high rounded neckline, center front V yoke, front brass hook & eye closure, piped seams, full sleeves with interior padding on gathered shoulders narrowing to 4.5" cuff, 1.75" inset waistband, separate 1.33" self fabric belt, (large stain at hem, many holes and repairs) fair. B 33", W 29", Sh-Sh 17", L 54"

$1035

206

Brown & Purple Striped Dress, Late 1830s

Cream cotton roller printed with alternating white and tan vertical stripes, white stripes with red, purple and dark purple geometric florals, collarless scoop neckline, center front opening, full sleeves pleated and banded down at shoulder, single fabric covered button at wrist, 1.5" inset waistband, full gathered skirt, muslin and linen bodice lining and hem facing, (two large holes to waistband center front, light stains and fading) good. B 37", W 30", Sh-Sh 17", L 47"

$862.50

207

Mustard Pinstriped Day Dress, c. 1848

Mustard yellow and white cotton, trimmed with plum floral on white border print, high neckline, triple-tiered sleeves, pointed fan-front waistline, double flounced hem, center front opening with thread eyelets and brass hooks, nine decorative china buttons, deeply gathered skirt attached under bodice, white muslin lined bodice, sleeves and hem facing, (small holes, minor stains, period mends, modern mends) good. B 31", W 24", Sh-Sh 14", L 57"

$632.50

208

Purple & Tan Geometric Printed Dress, c. 1830

Roller printed cotton, purple, deep plum and tan in abstract pattern of donuts and pointed ovals against pinstriped and broken stick ground, cross over and ruched front V neckline closing, fabric gathered at center of slightly raised waist, piped seams, full sleeves tapering below elbows, drawstring tie apron front skirt, skirt back gathered and attached to bodice, muslin inner bodice, possibly maternity, (wear to lining at neckline) excellent. B and W adj, Sh-Sh 17", L 54"

$1955

209

Mushroom Brown Three- Piece Dress,
c. 1870

Silk faille trimmed with self fabric piping and ruched bands: boned jacket with eleven center front Dorset buttons, deeply pointed front and back waistline, three quarter bell sleeves; trained underskirt with side seam pocket; swaged and draped shorter overskirt, 21" bodice lined in brown cotton twill, both skirts lined in glazed brown cotton, (baleen bodice stays worn through silk, waist altered, minor stains) excellent. B 30", W 26",
Sh-Sh 15.5", Skirt L 40"-53"

$690

210

Cotton & Eyelet Bodice, 1830s

White with embroidered insertion lace, huge gigot sleeves, flaps extending over shoulders, piped seams, center front metal hook closure, (brown age stains, ink marks near front neckline) good. This bodice is referred to as “one of Tasha’s favorites from her 1830s clothing collection” on page 119 of TASHA TUDOR’S DOLLHOUSE by Davis & Paul. L 12", W 30",
Slv L 30"

$345

211

Cream Cotton Bodice,
1825-1835

Tabby cotton summer gown bodice or jacket, trimmed in horizontal rows of whitework eyelet lace and piped bands set against sheer muslin, sleeves overlaid with eyelet trimmed double caps at shoulders, long sleeves ending in 6" eyelet and gauze cuffs, three Dorset buttons and waist-tie back closure, (some tears and holes to sheer muslin inserts) excellent. B 35", W 32", Sh-Sh 17.5",
CFL 11.5".

$258.75

212

Floral Printed Cotton Day Dress,
1830-1835

Semi-sheer white woven plaid ground printed with rose bouquets tied with blue ribbons, low collarless neckline, bodice slightly gathered in diagonal pattern at center front, full sleeves tapering toward wrist, cuff band fastening with brass hooks and stitched eyes, white muslin hem facing, full skirt gathered to bodice, (few small holes on left sleeve) good.
B 34", W 26", Sh-Sh 16", L 50"

$1495

213

Blue Silk Damask Petticoat, England, 1740s

Six selvedge to selvedge panels woven in large asymmetrical floral pattern, knife pleated to cotton waistband, side hook & eye opening, blue gross-grain ribbon hem facing, (waistband and hem facing possible later additions, few small holes) excellent. Selvedge-Selvedge 19", W 31", L 37"

$1150

214

Floral on Honeycomb Printed Dress, 1830-1835

Cream cotton printed with dotted hexagon ground, overlaid with alternating flower sprigs in red and yellow or brown and blue, wide neckline with bias fabric band, full sleeves knife pleated at top, tapering to narrow wrists, inset 1.75" waistband, full skirt gathered to waistband, cotton hem facing and bodice lining, (center back fastenings missing, bias neckband frayed, few stains) good. B 34",
W 26", Sh-Sh 19", L 53"

$1725

215

Gent's Printed Cream Velvet Suit, England, 1770s

Two piece suit of horizontally ribbed silk velvet with pink and green dots: collarless coat with self covered button trim, 5.5" deep cuffs, shaped pocket flaps, cream silk lining; narrow fall-front breeches, cut steel buckles at knees, napped cotton-linen lining, (stains and repairs underarms, extensive damage and repairs to breeches) coat good, breeches fair. Ch 36", Slv L 26", Coat L 44", W 30"

$6325

216

Geometric Printed Cotton Dress & Pelerine, 1830s

Cream twill with turquoise and red diamonds and abstract brown intersecting lines, wide U neckline, full long sleeves taper to wrist, inset waistband, full gathered skirt, back brass hook & eye closure, separate stiffened 2" wide belt,  reverse scalloped pelerine with attached collar, muslin bodice lining, (overall wear, holes, stains, mends) fair. Dress worn by Tasha Tudor on page 8 of THE PRIVATE WORLD OF TASHA TUDOR, photograph by Richard Brown.
B 33", W 27", Sh-Sh 17", L 53"

$8050

217

Brown Floral Printed Cotton Dress,
1825-1835

Roller printed cotton, dark ground with rose colored flowers and brown and green leaves, low collarless neckline, full sleeves pleated at top and wrist, cuffs with brass hooks, right side apron front with drop panel closing over bodice, center front opening, full pleated skirt, hem faced with brown, red and cream calico print, muslin lined bodice, (2" tear in one cuff, small tear in apron drop, tiny holes in back of skirt, modern
iron-on repair in one area of hem facing) good. B 32", W 26",
Sh-Sh 18.5", L 49"

$920

218

Cornucopia Printed Day Dress, c. 1815

White cotton printed with brown stripe and floral cornucopia design, wide square bound neckline, short ruffled puff sleeves, inset waistband, skirt cartridge pleated to waistband, cream cotton bodice lining, (sleeve ruffles unstitched, damage to back of waistband, modern snaps on back) good. B 29", W 24", Sh-Sh 14.5", L 50"

$1955

219

Pink & Cream Silk Gauze Dress,
1800-1810

Pink silk satin Empire bodice, short, puffed sleeves, skirt of cream leno weave gauze brocaded with pink flowers woven en disposition, dense floral design at hem, square neckline, slim skirt with center back gathers, two drawstrings at back, padded satin rouleau hem, (extensive fabric tears, very fragile, faded, rouleau trim detached) poor. B 32", W 26", Sh-Sh 14", L 53"

$632.50

220

Dot Embroidered & Trained Dress, c. 1805

Sheer cotton muslin, hand embroidered with allover dot and sprig pattern, very high waist, square neckline, short plain sleeves, slim skirt with squared train, two center back drawstring ties, (discolored) excellent.
B 32", W 28", Sh-Sh 8", FL 54.5", BL 76"

$1840

221

White Sprigged Mull Dress,
1800-1815

Sheer white cotton mull, allover tambour embroidered sprigs, high neckline, front bodice closure, long slim apron front skirt with center back gathers, long fitted sleeves with lace insertion and lace ruffle cuffs, single embroidered fabric button on cuff, white tabby cotton upper sleeve and bodice lining with overlapping  interior flaps over bust, (two ˝" holes at bodice front, period repairs to apron) excellent. B 28", W 24",
Sh-Sh 12.75", L 54"

$1150

222

Lady's Gingham Sunbonnet,
19th C

Brown and cream small checked cotton, deep brim with ruffle trim, wide bavolet over neck and shoulders, back neck drawstring, ties, (slats missing in stitched channels, large holes at nape of neck) fair. Wd 15", Ht 20"

$92

223

Blue & White Gingham Sunbonnet,
Mid 19th C

Checked linen, deep brim with rows of cord quilting for stiffening, 9" deep gathered bavolet over neck and shoulders, ties, all hand sewn, (severe fading, interior stains) good. Appears in many of Tasha Tudor’s illustrations. Ht 10",
Depth 11.5"

$345

224

Brown Gingham Sun Bonnet,
19th C

Checked linen in golden brown and cream, wide brim quilted for stiffening, corded where brim seams join gathered crown, 9.25” bavolet, ties at chin and center back, all hand sewn, (fading and many holes) fair. Ht 11.5",
Depth 14"

$161

225

Lady's Linen Sunbonnet,
1830s Style

White linen with deep brim, trimmed with three rows of cording and edged with fine ruffle, high gathered crown at back of head, 6" deep bavolet at back of neck, long ties, mostly handsewn, brim machine sewn, (few spots) excellent. Ht 9", Depth 14"

$316.25

226

Changeant Silk Bonnet,
1870-1880

Blue-green silk taffeta, narrow wired brim and small crown, overlaid with blue ribbons, white machine made lace, white fabric flowers at top of brim, looped narrow cream silk ribbon trim inside brim, cream and blue silk gros-grain bow and ties, (dirty and faded, holes in ribbon) fair. Wd 8", L 9.5"

$115

227

Checked Silk Bonnet & Black Lace Yardage, 1850s

Drawn bonnet in tiny brown, green and white check over wire form, ruffled bavolet, (silk damaged around face wire and at crown back, ties missing) fair; length of black cotton bobbin lace (faded to dark brown) good. Wd 8",
Ht 11.5"; 2.25” x 55"

$115

228

Lady's Beaded Maroon Bonnet, Late 19th C

Silk satin over wire foundation, forms high crown and stiffened frame around face, faceted copper colored bead trim, ribbon ties, brown cotton lining, (ribbons replaced, minor bead loss) excellent. Ht 8.5", Wd 6"

$57.50

229

Lady's White Sunbonnet,
Mid-Late 19th C

Tabby cotton, deep brim quilted and corded by machine, 6.5" bavolet over neck, back drawstring, ties, (several scattered holes) good. Ht 8", Depth 12.5"

$57.50

230

High Crown Straw Hat, Late 1820s

Fine Italian leghorn golden brown braided straw, tall cylindrical crown and wide brim, banded with black silk moire ribbon and black cord, (torn and pieces missing on brim edge, dark stains, holes at crown edges) fair. Brim 20.5", Crown 6.5"

$345

231

Homespun White Linen Shift,
1800-1830

Tabby linen, square neckline, short ungathered sleeves, skirt hem with inverted V gores at both sides, hand sewn, (minor stains, holes and pulls) good. B 42", L 42"

$138

232

Corduroy Fall Front Breeches, 1790-1820

Beige wide-wale corded cotton breeches with narrow fall front, legs fitted to below knee, finished with wool band and four button placket, fourteen bone buttons, (discolored, spots) good. W 30", Inseam 23", L 35"

$460

233

Gent's High Hat & Hatbox, Paris,
1830-1860

Black fur felt, narrow black silk ribbon, leather sweat band, paper and silk crown linings, cylindrical tall crown, narrow 2" brim, label on crown lining, "PARAL/RUE GAMMONT/PARIS", box shaped to fit hat, covered in beige wallpaper with interlacing star pattern grid with green rosette centers, (box in three pieces with remnants of 20th C scotch tape) hat good, box poor. Hat Ht 8", Brim Wd 10.75" x 12.5"

$373.75

234

Gent's Wool Top Hat, England,
1820-1830

Black wool shag material, cotton lining, leather sweat band, tall cylindrical crown, 2.875" wide brim slightly upturned on sides, cotton crown lining printed with woman in classical dress and the word "WATERPROOF", also written twice in pencil in lining, "A. E. WARE", (edges and brim worn, spots on brim) good. Ht 8",
Brim 12.25"

$690

235

Multicolored Stripe Calash, Early 19th C

Silk taffeta striped in navy, green and silver, wire and cane hoops forming unusual canted shape at brim and back crown, corded ruffles around face, 3” bavolet, glazed brown cotton lining, batting fill, (missing back bow, tiny hole in silk, ties new) excellent. Ht 13”, Wd 15”, Depth 8.5”

$575

236

Lady's Large Brimmed Straw Hat, Late 1820s

Fine Italian leghorn braided straw, high cylindrical crown and very large 8.75" brim, inside crown stamped "60", no lining, (brim with large stains and torn in few places) good. Ht 7", Brim 23.5"

$690

237

Girls Linen Sunbonnet,
1835-1850

White tabby linen, crown and wide brim shaped with rows of cord quilting, 5" deep bavolet edged with scalloped eyelet, embroidered and drawnwork lace, all hand sewn, drawstring at back of neck, ties, (few minor spots, small holes in lace) excellent. Ht 9",
Depth 9.5"

$138

238

Quilted Salmon Silk Winter Bonnet, 1840s

Tiny diamond pattern-woven silk, fringed self fabric ruffle around brim edge, bow applied to top of head, wired brim, shaped with densely padded channel quilting, ruffled 3" bavolet, long silk ribbon ties, pink silk and salmon glazed cotton linings, (extreme fading, stains, silk worn away at back crown) fair. Wd 8", Ht 9.5", Depth 10"

$184

239

Collapsible Blue Wool Calash, Early 19th C

Thin dark blue tabby wool, shaped with eight rows of cane and front brim row of wire, 5" ruffled bavolet, two sets of ties, mostly hand sewn, machine sewing around face indicates later repair, (altered, missing bow on back) otherwise excellent. Wd 12", Ht 11"

$287.50

240

Small Child's Magenta Dress, 1840-1850

Wool and cotton printed with tiny black floral allover design, shallow square neckline, short puff sleeves, back buttons, inset waistband, full gathered skirt, (many tears, holes, fading, buttons later time period) fair. Ch 22",
W 21", Sh-Sh 8", L 20"

$80.50

241

Small Child's White Linen Dress,
Mid 19th C

Diaper weave fabric, wide neckline with binding, short sleeves, inset waistband, skirt gathered to waistband and trimmed with tucks, (many stains, large repairs, original trim removed) fair. Ch 20", W 20", Sh-Sh 8", L 21"

$80.50

242

Small Child's Dress,
Mid 19th C

White cotton with tucked trim, full gathered skirt, short cap sleeves, (large black stains on bodice, holes in skirt) fair. B 20", W 19",
L 19.5"

$46

243

Girl's Red & White Voile Dress,
1830-1850

White cotton printed with tiny red flower and branch motif, wide collarless neckline, short sleeves with self fabric puffs, bodice gathered vertically between yoke and inset waistband, full gathered skirt with one seam open for pocket access, single tuck above hem, back brass hooks & eyes, (few mends, small light stains and holes) good. B 26", W 20", L 38.5"

$805

244

Girl's Sprigged Cotton Jacket, Late 19th C

Sheer white cotton embroidered with spot motif, bell sleeves, rows of eyelet embroidery edging hem and sleeves, eyelet edged peplum flounces over hip have overlay of fabric points extending from bodice, brass hook & eyes at front, (tiny holes) good. B 27",
W 24", Sh-Sh 12.5", L 18"

$161

245

Girl's White Dotted Swiss Dress,
Early 20th C

Fine cotton woven with spotted pattern, collarless neckline edged with lace, short puff sleeves, lace edged cuff, yoke, full skirt from inset waistband edged with lace, wide sash ties, (small scattered stains) good. B 34", W 24",
Sh-Sh 12", L 31.5"

$46

246

Girl's Purple & White Dress,
Mid 19th C

Fine white cotton printed with purple fan shaped flowers, collarless, with yoke, double ruffle sleeves, inset waistband, pocket tucks above hem of skirt, back hook closure, (extensive damage to fabric) fair. B 25", W 23.5",
Sh-Sh 12.5", L 32"

$103.50

247

Brown Wool Work Dress & Apron, France, 1840s

Chestnut brown wool woven in small geometric pattern, rounded piped neckline, center front hook & eye closure, long fitted sleeves slightly gathered at top, ending in 1.25" single button and thread loop cuff, inset 1.25" waistband, two patch pocket tie-on apron with double row of smocking at top, bodice lined in woven tan striped cotton, skirt lined in blue and tan pinstripe, sleeves lined in blue and light blue stripe, brown linen hem facing, (very small holes) excellent. B 32", W 26", Sh-Sh 14.5", L 48", Apron 39" x 32"

$316.25

248

Whole Cloth Printed Floral Quilt, 1830-1850

Glazed cotton with cream ground, printed with tiny brown dots and clusters of green, red, and brown flowers, pieced border of similar flowers set against two different patterned small printed brown grounds, hand quilted in diamond and chevron design to cream cotton and batting, perimeter edged with brown, tan and cream striped cotton tape, (stains, especially on back) excellent.
82" x 98"

$747.50

249

Padded Changeable Silk Spencer, 1820s

Green and gold brocade woven in clustered spot motif, Van Dyke self fabric points, piped seams, high waist, front opening, wide collar, long sleeves pleated and banded down, 1.5" pleated peplum at center back, indigo and white stripe inner waist tie, brown linen lining, cotton batting, evidence under collar of homespun indigo lining and woven red plaid fabric, (silk brocade worn, especially around neckline) fair. B 33",
W 32", Sh-Sh 17.5", L 15"

$201.25

250

Cotton Calico Work Dress, France,
1835-1860

Roller printed cotton in small scale blue and reddish brown design, collarless neckline, center front buttons, hooks & eyes, long unshaped sleeves, skirt front sides and back cartridge pleated to 1.5" inset waistband, lined with five different cottons or homespun linen, including one printed floral calico, (center front skirt panel same color combination, but different print to rest of dress, small holes, some fading) good.
B 34", W 26", Sh-Sh 17", L 52.5"

$345


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