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Overall with some minor age discoloration, and snags as expected. The lamé fragile and with overall scattered losses to reverse. Each with an area of abrasion and gapping running the width of the lengths towards one end (where previously hemmed). One also with a hole approx. 3 in. long towards the same end. The other with a small patch of darker discoloration approx. 3 in. wide.
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Lot 514Sale 21108
A pair of panels, circa 1945-1960DESIGNED BY MARION DORN (1896-1964)Estimate: USD 3,000 - 5,000
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