1798 dress on Antiques Roadshow

[plousia]

This is so interesting. What strikes me is how modern the print is. I'd definitely use the fabric today.

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

Thank you for sharing.

 

[denisebrain]

The appraiser, Deborah Miller, is a VFG member! I love her knowledge and enthusiasm!!

 

[plousia]

The appraiser, Deborah Miller, is a VFG member! I love her knowledge and enthusiasm!!

Oh neat! That makes sense.

 

[Jonathan]

That evaluation is shocking - I wouldn't have expected to see it go for more than 5000.

 

[Shusteroo]

How lovely!

 

[plousia]

That evaluation is shocking - I wouldn't have expected to see it go for more than 5000.

Yes it did seem very high. I wonder if he would actually get that if selling.

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

She did say for insurance value which is always higher.

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

What was the evaluation. I watched part but lost the end. 5000 seems high as it is,,

 

[Lady Scarletts]

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

How much…?

 

[plousia]

How much…?

She said the insurance value would be $15,000.

 

[Ranch Queen Vintage]

SO interesting! Thanks for posting!

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

Personally I think that estimation is insanely over the top. Not at all sure how she came up with that.

 

[Jonathan]

Yes it did seem very high. I wonder if he would actually get that if selling.

I really don't think so, however, it is from a desirable period - 1790s is really hard to find, and there was that recent Regency auction where 1790s dresses took high bids. I think the fabric, and possibly the dress, is likely Dutch - they liked dark grounds, and dark cotton dresses are less common - most 1790s frocks are lighter grounds and either plain or with floral motifs. I think $5,000 is a safe price if it were on someones online shop, it might sit a while, but it would sell. $15.000 it would sit a LONG time... maybe eventually sell, but without provenance, the buyers would be far fewer.