May 22, 2002 10:00 EST
Couture, Textiles and Accessories
259
Lilly Dache and Balenciaga Hats
American, 1930s
The first of black felt, fashioned in the style of the 1860s, with tam like crown, long ruffled back `tail,' the edges sewn with black passementerie, the front decorated with red silk rose and net veil, labeled: Lilly Dache/Paris/New York/78 East 56th Street/N.Y., the second a black felt matador style hat with dangling silk wound balls, labeled: Balenciaga/10 Avenue George V/Paris.
The first excellent condition, losses to silk threads on balls of second.
Sold for $594
Estimated at $300 - $500
Includes Buyer's Premium
Lilly Dache and Balenciaga Hats
American, 1930s
The first of black felt, fashioned in the style of the 1860s, with tam like crown, long ruffled back `tail,' the edges sewn with black passementerie, the front decorated with red silk rose and net veil, labeled: Lilly Dache/Paris/New York/78 East 56th Street/N.Y., the second a black felt matador style hat with dangling silk wound balls, labeled: Balenciaga/10 Avenue George V/Paris.
The first excellent condition, losses to silk threads on balls of second.
Auction: Couture, Textiles and Accessories, May 22, 2002
