Important Historic Americana | October 17, 2024
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1160
19th Century Silk Wedding Dress, President James Madison Family
Estimate: $200 - $400
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| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
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
