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Important Historic Americana | September 28, 2024

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Features a remarkable selection of historic Americana, including important 18th-century American furniture and Delft from the collection of Constance & Dudley Godfrey; an exceptionally rare North Carolina survey map; New England & Philadelphia furniture, including an exceptional Philadelphia easy chair & a rare Connecticut Chippendale carved cherry chest in undisturbed surface; from a Revolutionary & patriotic-focused New England collection are rare prints & documents, early brass, ceramics, furniture, & accessories; a group of early portraits features Sully, Stuart, & Sharples; & much more
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Lot 1160

19th Century Silk Wedding Dress, President James Madison Family

Estimate: $200 - $400
Current Bid
$100

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circa 1839, long sleeved bodice top and skirt fabric

Provenance: Collection of William Dykes, Wiscasset, Maine

Note: This dress is the wedding dress of Anna Elizabeth, who was married to Walton Pembroke Smith on June 6th, 1839. Walton Pembroke Smith, a wealthy plantation owner, is the son of Mary Bell (Madison) Smith, who is the daughter of President James Madison's brother.

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Collection of William Dykes, Wiscasset, Maine

scattered areas of shattering to silk and fraying, scattered stains, tear and separation to bottom left of bodice, skirt apparently unfinished with one rough edge and scattered tears and holes