Ladys 1910 Edwardian Evening Dress.
Auction Date: November 12, 2021
Sold for: $270
Lot: 3067
Unlabeled in the manner of Paul Poiret. Lace high collar short sleeves, high waist, lateral ebroidered band gathered skirt. Stripe and banded with black embroidered linen embroidered taupe silk and black velvet. Broad high waistband with green silk lining Four clusters of three velveteen balls pendants to skirt. Velvet band at hem.
Circa 1910.
Provenance: Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profitassociation has been a guiding force in preservingMontereys history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Montereys precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.
The Associations mission is to sharethe histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.
Condition: Overall condition is very good, albeit the lining silk is largely absent and desintegrating.