Lot Details
Lot 47
Fortuny Peach Velvet Cocoon Dress
Italian, 1920s
With tight doman sleeves, skirt tapering to ankles, gold stenciled Persian tree of life pattern, no label.
Fragile condition, tears at shoulders.
The dress was originally owned by Dorothy Gish and was given to Miss Worth by Lillian Gish. The lot is accompanied by the February, 1996 issue of American Theatre, where a photograph of Miss Worth wearing the dress in her role as Edith Wharton appears on the cover.
Estate of Irene Worth
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for $5,078 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
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