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TWO-DAY SPRING 2008 VINTAGE FASHION
& ANTIQUE TEXTILE SALE

MAY 9th & 10th, 2008

Madeleine Vionnet Evening Gown, Late 1930s Memorabilia Trunk of Sara Crafts,
b. 1841 d. 1852, Holyoke, MA

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   Gallery Fourteen posted 5/4/08.

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which is posted in a separate Photo Gallery.

SESSION 1 – 10 AM Friday May 9th: - embroidered export shawls, Japanese & Chinese  embroideries, 18th C. chasubles, chintz, bark cloth, lace tablecloths & curtains, wedding veils, buttons,  handmade 16th - 20th C. laces, early political textiles, quilts, paisleys, carpets, beaded trim.

DISCOVERY SALE – Mid-Afternoon Friday:  begins immediately following the SESSION 1 sale with more than 10,000 clothing & textile items. This very large volume of uncatalogued items will be sold individually and in large trade lots.  PLEASE NOTE: You must be in attendance to purchase at the discovery portion of our sale.

SESSION 2 – 10 AM Saturday May 10th - 1939 Vionnet jeweled gown,1850's trunk  from Holyoke, MA filled w/ child's memorabilia, Chinese & Japanese robes, 1920's-80's lame, beaded,  sequined dresses from Dior, Galanos, Fath, Givenchy, Pucci, LaCroix, Balenciaga, Courreges, Mackie,  Chanel, Blass, Trigere; Ceil Chapman collection; lace dresses & tea gowns; handbag collection including  early Hermes Kelly bags, Leiber, Gucci; bicorn hats, Civil War clothing; jewelry, 1920's-30's printed chiffons; corsets, early 20th C lingerie; handmade Parisian shoes, 19th C. gowns & accessories;  large selection ladies whites; fashion books; Erickson & Meserole fashion illustrations; and so much more.                                         
           PREVIEWS MAY 8, 2008 - Noon to 6PM
               & 8AM to 10AM on Both Sale Days
 


 

Our Past Sale:
November 11th, 2007

Tasha Tudor Historic Costume Collection

Color Catalog for Tasha Tudor Historic Costume Auction is available for Purchase,
with the Prices Realized Insert. This Catalog is a valuable reference
for those interested in early 19th C. men's and women's daywear.

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