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Mar 14 | 11:00 AM EDT
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Sale 1156
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$400 – $600
This lot contains five hoop skirts.
THE FIRST
Wire bustle with vertical straps supporting a hem of wire. The bustle and hem section both have inner ties to adjust the silhouette.
Label: No Label
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: Adjustable from 22.5" to 27"
Height: 30"
THE SECOND
Wire hoops made of the hem section only that is joined to the adjustable ribbon waistband with vertical ribbons.
Label: No Label
Approximate Measurments:
Waist: Adjustable from20" to 26"
Height: 29"
THE THIRD
Wire hoops made of two sections: hips, and hem. Both sections are joined by vertical ribbons that are secured to the adjustable ribbon waistband.
Label: Unlabeled
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: Adjustable from 20" to 29"
Height: 34"
THE FOURTH
Wire hoops starting from the hips down with vertical ribbons that also form the waistband.
Label: Unlabeled
Waist: 26" long with no closures
Height: 32"
THE FIFTH -
Full wire hoop wth wide vertical ribbons and adjustable waistband.
Label: "The Belle of the West" and "XXXX Skirt Works 30" with the first part illegible.
Waist: Adjustable from 21" to 26"
Height: 31.3"
Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with some minor brown spots throughout and the waistband shows signs of wear.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with general wear throughout and some loose stitching from historic alterations.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with general wear throughout and some loose stitching from historic alterations.
THE FOURTH
The overall condition is fair with several of the wire hoops having lost the thread cover. The waistband is also missing closures.
THE FIFTH
The overall condition is good with brown spots throughout.
Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email [email protected] with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.
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