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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

251

Gent's Embroidered Formal Coat,
1775-1800

Brown uncut voided velvet in checked pattern, embroidered with silk multi colored brush-like flowers, standing band collar, trimmed with twenty six large embroidered buttons, shaped pocket flaps, long fitted sleeves ending in 3.25" embroidered cuff, upper body padded with cotton batting, cream silk satin lining, (seams unstitched and mended, underarms faded, band collar worn, lining torn) excellent. Ch 40", Slv L 25.5", Sh-Sh 16",
L 46"

$4025

252

Embroidered Silk Satin Waistcoat, 1770-1800

Cream silk satin embroidered with florals in colored silk threads, bows and vines in brown chenille thread, twelve embroidered front buttons, low shaped pocket flaps, napped linen back, silk facings, linen/cotton fustian linings, (center back panel added to enlarge, major wear to satin underarms, small holes and stains, top button damaged, center back cotton buckle tabs replaced) fair.
Ch 38", L 30"

$862.50

253

Handpainted Morning Glory Textile, 1830s

White tabby cotton, embroidered cotton cord fringe on two ends, expertly hand-painted in naturalistic floral and insect designs, English and French script hidden in vines and with small drawings of farm animals, people, an eye, two ladies' portraits, some text reads, "Elizabeth/Sara/O Dear Me/Where The Bee Sucks/My Eye!/Quite Comme Il Faut, N'Est Ce Pas?/Courage/Ma Chere/E. Smith", probably English, (minor discoloration) excellent. 23" x 74.5",
Fringe 2.5"

$3220

254

Quilted Calico Work Skirt, France, Mid 19th C

Brown cotton printed with cream diamonds, quilted to brown linen, cotton batting, brown cotton hem facing, velvet binding, (major wear) fair.
W 26", L 33"

$172.50

255

Deconstructed Calico Work Dress, 1840s

Dark brown cotton printed allover with tiny black vine pattern, bodice styled with collarless neckline, front closure, long sleeves, sleeve tops and wrists worked in parallel ruched rows, bodice with several different cotton linings, skirt in two fragments, one gathered and one unpicked fragment, probably French, bodice excellent, skirt fair.
B 30", W 24.5", Sh-Sh 15",
Skirt L 36.5"

$575

256

Printed Wool Challis Apron, France, 19th C

Green and cream abstract motifs on brown ground, two rows of smocking at self fabric waistband, two brown linen pockets in seams, (stains and mends), excellent. Bottom Wd 50.5", Top Wd 8.5", L 30.5"

$126.50

257

Block Printed Silk Apron, 1830-1850

Cream silk tabby printed with green, red and dark brown in abstract floral pattern, green ribbon ties, originally a scarf, (light staining) good.
31.5" x 29.5"

$230

258

Lady's Calico Work Apron, France,
Mid-Late 19th C

Dark brown cotton print, tiny dots in apricot and cream, drawstring waist, patch pockets, selvedge to selvedge panel, pockets lined with woven red and blue pinstripe cotton, all hand stitched, drawstring ties, (small stains and holes) good. Wd 44", L 35"

$184

259

Lady's Changeant Silk Apron,
1830-1840

Burgundy ribbed tabby taffeta, trimmed with net and ribbons folded to resemble rickrack, piped seams, pointed, boned bib, two patch net and ribbon pockets, (small stains, holes, abrasions) fair. W 25", Wd 39", L 32"

$517.50

260

Changeant Silk Jacquard Apron, Mid 19th C

Striped gold and grey silk woven with alternating stripes of moire faille and yellow and green jacquard flowers, handstitched, gathered and smocked waistband, silk cord and tassel, two patch pockets, probably French, (loose seams) excellent. Wd 32",
L 27"

$258.75

261

Quilted Silk Satin Pelerine, 1840s

Mushroom brown, quilted in diamond pattern, piped, pointed center front and back, ivory glazed cotton lining, metal hooks & eyes at center front, (neck opening unfinished, possibly removed from original garment) good. CBL 14.5"

$345

262

Lady's Black Silk Mourning Shawl, 19th C

Square soft silk shawl, woven with subtle tone on tone plaid design, 6.5" silk fringe trim, (small holes and abrasions, black faded to dark brown) good. 72" x 72"

$57.50

263

Boy's Brown Linen Coat, America,
1880-1910

Machine stitched A-line shape, five button front with white ruffle, 1.5" stand collar, two patch pockets with two buttons, sleeves with two small buttons, (white ruffle probably added later, stains) excellent. L 31"

$138

264

Young Lady's Summer Dress, Early 20th C

White cotton, tucked trim, chemise style bodice with two buttons, single button at waist, (stains and small tears) good. B 38", W 29", L 43"

$69

265

Small Girl's Summer Party Dress, 1900-1910

White linen trimmed with handmade Cluny bobbin lace, high neckline, long, set-in sleeves gathered into lace-edged cuff, shaped front panel trimmed with raised whitework embroidery and lace insertions, inset waistband threaded with pink ribbon, (minor spots and discoloration) excellent.  Featured on girl with Tasha Tudor on pages 4, 22, 32, 48 of THE PRIVATE WORLD OF TASHA TUDOR, by Tudor & Brown, Ch 30", W 27",
Sh-Sh 12", L 30.5"

$431.25

266

Child's Cotton Sunbonnet,
1840-1860

White tabby cotton with woven diagonal blue pinstripe, deep brim stiffened with cord quilting, gathered crown, gathered ruffle at neck with two tucks, silk ties, all hand sewn, (ties damaged, few tiny rust spots) excellent. Ht 8",
Depth 8"

$161

267

Child's White Sunbonnet,
1840-1860

Tabby cotton, deep brim stiffened with cord quilting and linen bobbin lace edging, gathered crown, gathered ruffle at neck, ties, all hand sewn, (few tiny rust spots) excellent. Ht 9", Depth 8"

$161

268

Red Roller Printed Dress & Pelerine, 1828-1835

Turkey red cotton, leaf and flower sprays and dotted stems in cream, wide scoop neckline, bodice gathered at chest in vertical pattern, full sleeves tapering to .5" cuff, upper sleeve lined with cane-inset muslin, inset waistband, full gathered skirt, piped seams, muslin bodice lining, brown calico print cuff facings, indigo chambray hem facing, back closing, brass hooks & embroidered eyes, pelerine of matching fabric with scalloped bottom, (scattered holes and stains, fading overall) good. B 36", W 27", Sh-Sh 17", L 51"

$3220

269

Red & Blue Striped White Day Dress, 1820s

Sheer woven cotton, high neckline, piped seams, bodice gathered vertically, very long sleeves with four rows of piped bands above wrist, finished slit in skirt seam to access tie-on pocket, five 1.5" tucks above skirt hem, steel hook & thread eye back closure, (period repair near shoulder, damage to back waistband) good. B 26", W 20", Sh-Sh 14.5", L 48"

$862.50

270

Checked Work Dress, France,
c. 1840

Cotton gown, two different tiny checks woven in blue and red, forming purple tone, bound collarless neckline and fitted bodice, center front metal hooks & eyes, long sleeves with fabric smocked at arm top, gathered at wrist to narrow piping, skirt cartridge pleated to bodice, front skirt panel of slightly larger scale check, bodice front pieced in irregular patches, one plain brown and three different woven check linings in bodice and sleeves, excellent. Dress featured on page 48 of TASHA TUDOR'S HEIRLOOM CRAFTS, by Brown and Martin. B 32",
W 26", Sh-Sh 15", L 49.5"

$373.75

271

Gents 3 Piece Striped Silk Suit, 1760-1780

Narrow striped silk satin in golden brown, light blue and black, each trimmed with covered self fabric buttons and two bifurcated linen pockets: coat with narrow standing collar, 5.5" cuff, shaped pocket flaps; 33" long sleeveless waistcoat, back lacing, one pocket lined in pigskin, coat and waistcoat with cream silk linings; breeches with narrow four button fall front, knee bands with buckles, napped flannel lining, W 30", Inseam 16", breeches fair, (missing buttons, waist alteration), coat and waistcoat excellent, (both silk linings worn, labeled with 2.5" x 9" strip of homespun linen, stenciled, "V. Barthe 527"). Illustrated on page 75 of Tasha Tudor’s ALL FOR LOVE. Coat: Ch 40", Slv L 24", L 44"

$6325

272

Gent's Striped Velvet Coat & Breeches, c. 1760

Horizontally striped maroon silk velvet with cut, uncut and voided areas, narrow standing band collar, front cut with curve over chest, fitted sleeves with 4" cuff, deep shaped pocket flaps, twenty five self fabric covered buttons on jacket and fifteen on breeches, breeches with homespun facings, (velvet nap worn, fading, stains and repairs, coat's satin lining replaced, one missing button, many rips in breeches, waistcoat missing) fair. Ch 36", Slv L 23", L 43"; W 30", Inseam 16"

$7475

273

Black Silk Plaid Mourning Dress,
c. 1850

Silk faille with satin stripes forming large plaid pattern, fitted, boned bodice dipping slightly at waistline, high banded neckline, center front brass hook & eye closure, wide full sleeves ending in pinked and pleated black silk trim, skirt knife pleated to bodice, piped seams, cream glazed linen lining, brown glazed cotton skirt lining, watch pocket in waist, side seam pocket in dress, (missing one stay, bodice seams altered, neckband fraying, green wool hem binding fraying) good. B 34",
W 24", Sh-Sh 16", L 58"-60"

$2185

274

Ivory Brocade Open Gown, 1780s

Woven stripe silk satin with tiny green and salmon floral brocade, narrow looped fringe trim, wide, rounded square neckline, fitted and shaped sleeves, center front brass hook & eye closure, skirt front open to reveal petticoat (missing),  knife pleated skirt attaches to bodice at sides and back, four interior linen tapes creates polonaise effect, homespun linen bodice and sleeve linings, (slight wear to front bodice and underarms, petticoat shown in photo not part of lot) excellent. B 33",
W 27", Sh-Sh 16", L 55"-59"

$1955

275

Gent's Wool Broadcloth Cloak, 1830-1850

Dark navy wool, deep blue silk velvet collar, trimmed with cord and tassels, cream color glazed worsted twill or "shalloon", lining, collar quilted with buttoned tab to close around face, short capelet to shoulders, fabric covered buttons and brown cord and tassel trim, (holes, mends and cord trim damaged) good.
L 45"

$460

276

Gent's Embroidered Braces,
Mid 19th C

Cream silk satin colorfully embroidered in meandering floral pattern, lower fronts with two roosters and "C" monogram, 8.5" long elastic with silk and leather tabs at one end, (front tabs missing) excellent. 1.75" x 26"

$517.50

277

Gent's Coarse Linen Shirt, England,
1800-1840

White homespun linen, notched button tab collar, carefully gauged neck and wrist gathers, long sleeves end in narrow single button wristband, front placket opening, selvedge forms bottom hem, back side pieced, (large patch at lower front) excellent. Ch 46", Slv L 21", L 44"

$287.50

278

Gent's Fine Linen Shirt, 1800-1825

White tabby linen shirt, full, straight body, high two button collar, narrow handkerchief linen ruffles down center front placket, long sleeves with underarm gussets, wide 3.75" single button cuff, one Dorset type thread button surviving on collar, (all but one button missing, very minor stains) excellent. Ch 60",
Slv L 26.5", L 45"

$632.50

279

Black Fur Felt Bicorn Hat, England,
1800-1820

Black felted fur, black silk binding woven in stylized flowers on tiny checked ground, black thread button on braided cord trim, silk and paper linings, paper label glued to lining reads, "ROBT GOULD/21 LUDGATE HILL/nearly opposite/The London Coffee House/LONDON", (minor trim wear, lining torn) excellent.
Ht 11", Wd 18"

$402.50

280

Naval Hat, New York Label,
Late 19th C

Naval hat, shaped with extended brim at front and back with oval crown, made of black silk plush, silk ribbon trim, velvet and metallic threads in needlework and galloon trim, blue silk lining printed in silver, label reading "99 FOURTH AVENUE/ RAYMOLD/ NEW YORK", leather sweat band with size 7 1/8 label, (minor wear) excellent. Crown 6.5", L 16.5"

$161

281

Gent's Straw Top Hat, 1825-1850

Fine braided straw, black silk ribbon band, leather or gut sweat band, paper crown lining, cylindrical crown, narrow 2.25" brim with slightly upturned sides, excellent.
Ht 5.5",  Brim 11" x 12"

$2530

282

Gent's Beige Wool Greatcoat, England,
1830-1850

Double breasted broadcloth with waist seam, fitted sleeves ending in two-button closure, chest and collar quilted, two diagonal welt front pockets, two back pockets with shaped two button decorated flaps set into rear center pleat, various cotton linings, (five front buttons and all four cuff buttons missing, one pocket lining missing, some mends, very soiled, many small holes) fair. Ch 38", Slv L 26", L 48"

$1092.50

283

Gent's White Summer Jacket, America, c. 1850

Heavy cotton and linen twill, single breasted with six self fabric buttons, notched lapel, fold down collar, waist seam and straight skirt, two chest and two waist pockets with flaps, two buttons at back center waist, long sleeves end in three button cuffs, white napped cotton twill lining, possibly a surgeon's coat, (front has minor stains, lining stained) excellent. Ch 38",
Slv L 26",  Sh-Sh 15", L 32 "

$1265

284

Gent's White Jacket, America, 1840-1860

Hand stitched tabby linen, single breasted with five domed linen buttons, rounded turn down collar, waist seam, diagonal welt pockets, (stains) good. Ch 38", Slv L 28",
W 30.5", Sh-Sh 14.5", L 33.5"

$16100

285

Gent's White Linen Shirt, 1840-1860

White tabby linen, narrow band collar with curve at front, front ruffles, inset pleated front, long sleeves with rounded cuff and underarm gusset, hand sewn, (few tiny spots) excellent. Ch 44", Slv L 25", FL 37", BL 39"

$230

286

Gent's White Dimity Waistcoat, England, c. 1800

Sleeveless cotton embroidered with widely spaced floral sprigs, sixteen thread buttons, originally made to button on either left or right side, linen back with thread eyelet for center back adjustable tie, two front pockets, (sixteen thread buttons missing from left side) excellent. Ch 38", L 24"

$402.50

287

Gents Under-Vest, England,
1820-1840

Fine white cotton front and back, deep shawl collar of blue and metallic gold brocade silk, three self fabric buttons, sewn-on cotton tape tie at back, (many rust stains) good.
Ch 40", L 16"

$345

288

Gent's Embroidered White Waistcoat,
1820-1840s

White cotton woven with tiny diamond Marseilles pattern, embroidered with border pattern of white floral vines and scattered flower sprigs, two welt pockets, rounded collar with button lapels, white cotton lining and back with two tabs, three brass eyelets for lacing, five eyelet holes for buttons, (buttons missing, minor soiling) excellent. Ch 35", Sh-Sh 12.5”, L 17"

$316.25

289

Gent's Black Broadcloth Tailcoat,
1830-1845

Fine thin wool, double breasted, notched collar, horizontal front and side waist seam, slim long sleeves with notched cuffs, curved tails, black silk satin lining quilted in diamond pattern, brown and white stripe woven silk sleeve lining, padded and quilted chest, black silk covered buttons, (buttons worn) excellent. Ch 34", Slv L 25.75", Sh-Sh 16"

$3450

290

Narrow Fall
Front Trousers, America,
1800-1825

Coarse homespun tabby linen, 4.5" wide fall front, two buttoned pockets, welted watch pocket, rear cut without gathers, long slim legs with hem tuck, bone buttons, (one small hole, several period patches above right knee, few tiny rust spots) good. W 34", Inseam 29", L 43"

$230

291

Gent's Cotton Plaid Trousers,
1830-1840s

Twill woven in plaid of red, brown, cream and yellow, broad front, high waistband with eleven black buttons, one watch and two welt pockets in waistband, very long straight legs, hand sewn, white tabby cotton lining, (scattered stains, small tear 6" above hem) good. W 32", Inseam 35.5", L 51"

$4600

292

Gent's Striped Cotton Tailcoat, America,
1820-1840

Orange and white pin-striped twill cotton, double breasted, turn down collar, waist seam, self fabric buttons, inside single button pockets in each tail, (soiled, faded, cuff edges frayed) good. Ch 36", Slv L 26", Sh-Sh 14.5",

$20700

293

Gent's Embroidered White Waistcoat,
1820-1840s

White cotton woven in tiny diamond Marseilles pattern, embroidered with border pattern of white floral vines and scattered flower sprigs, two welt pockets, rounded collar with button lapels, white cotton lining and back with two rows of three brass eyelets for lacing, five eyelet holes for buttons, (buttons missing, minor soiling) excellent.
Ch 34", Sh-Sh 12.5", L 18"

$460

294

Gent's Nankeen Summer Trousers, Mid 19th C

Tan tabby cotton, fly-front bone buttons, pockets under buttoned flaps, long, straight legs, back brass buckle adjustment, stamped "1855", (soiling and small black stains, possibly Chinese chop marks) excellent. W 38", Inseam 34", L 50"

$690

295

Gent's Plaid Vest, 1850-1870

Wool and silk, beige with cream, black, orange and blue plaid, shawl collar, four fabric buttons, brown glazed cotton back, boned back lacings, muslin lining, (stains and wear, one button damaged) fair. Ch 32", W 31", Sh-Sh 12.5",
L 18.5"

$373.75

296

Gent's Velvet Hunting Jacket, England, c. 1850

Brown cotton velvet, single breasted, nine brass buttons-each with different hunting scene, rounded lapel collar, waist seam, rounded pocket flaps concealing functional pockets, long sleeves curving over elbows, two large single button inner pockets and one breast pocket inside, brown cotton twill lining, (pile wear at seams) excellent. Ch 40",
Slv L 24.5", Sh-Sh 15.5", L 34"

$1840

297

Gent's Red Wool Sporting Jacket & Vest, 1860s

Both felted wool, single breasted and hand stitched, narrow notched collars,  brass buttons stamped "GH" and on reverse, "R. Noakes London": jacket with horizontal waist seam and skirts, two side pockets with horizontal flaps, two interior shell button pockets, vent, pleats and buttons at center back; vest with four pockets, slight chest padding, striped red and white cotton lining, thin red wool twill back, steel buckle, (stains, several moth holes, sleeve mends) fair. Ch 38", W 30", Sh-Sh 16", Jacket L 34”,
Vest L 23"

$402.50

298

Blue & White Striped Exercise Suit, France, 1890s

Dark blue cotton woven with white textured stripe, machine sewn, high band neckline, ruffled cap sleeves, front button opening, interior drawstring waist, ruffled calf-length banded pants, excellent. B 35", W adj to 34", Sh-Sh 16", L 50"

$287.50

299

Lady's Exercise Suit, America, 1915-1930

Red cotton twill, white braid trim, small turn down collar, linen button placket, drawstring ties at short sleeves and knees, belt attached at back, machine sewn, Colonial Williamsburg notes original label as, "Linda Labriola/ Munster Road School", (crotch seam unstitched, label missing) excellent. B 48",
Sh-Sh 16", L 41"

$517.50

300

Kashmiri Embroidered Cloak,
Early 19th C

White twill weave wool cloak, constructed by gathering and folding square Paisley shawl, hand embroidered paisley border in orange, red, green, blue and black wool, (minor scattered moth holes) excellent. L 44"

$805

301

Figured Silk Spencer,
1810-1825

Pale peach silk woven with weft float pattern of diamond sprigs, high band neckline, drawstring Empire waist, long sleeves gathered at shoulder, cuffs trimmed with self fabric puffs and three rows of ivory cotton trim, linen and cotton linings, (stains to lining) excellent. B 34", Sh-Sh 13",
Slv L 25.5", L 9.5"

$805


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