U.S.S. AUGUSTA SAVES ESCAPING SLAVE, CHASES BLOCKADE

Xanthus Russell Smith (American, 1839-1929) USS Kearsage Sinking of the Confederate Blockade Runner, the Alabama oil on canvas signed Xanthus Smith (lower left) 13 x 20 inches. Th

CAPT. WILLIAM MCBLAIR AND C.S.S. ATLANTA GROUPING WILLIAM MCBLAIR (ca. 1802-1863) American naval officer, commanded the USS DALE in suppression of the slave trade off western Africa. After his service

Fine content partly-printed war-date D.S., 1p. legal folio, Augusta, Oct. 25, 1864, vividly illustrating the abuse of slaves impressed for labor by the Confederate authorities. The document, a 'Form 4

Af. Am. Baskets. Baskets and woven grass and reed utilitarian items. Lot includes Flour Sifter Basket, See: pg 42 Afro American Art & Craft by Chase (note: Flour sifter from Liberia, Bo Gossip Basket,

Rare Civil War era painting on slate panel from blockade runner the C.S.S. Juno II, captured September 22nd, 1863 near Wilmington by the U.S.S. Connecticut; oil on slate panel titled, "Cove of Cork" (

US Slavery Pamphlets related to President Lincoln. Seven publications related to slavery, legislation, President Lincoln, and the slave trade. Includes "Remarks of Messrs. Seward, Hale, and Chase" (18

Iconic A-line gown in heavy ivory silk w/ gathered back at W, 3/4 length sleeves, hand painted Sicilian coral motif in ombre shades of red, pink & cream radiating from inserted V-neckline, CB zip clos

Open robe of Spitalfields silk w/ fitted back construction a l' Anglaise, CF hook & eye closure edged w/ passementerie & silk flowers to pleated décolleté, elbows, double engageante sleeves & to CF

Black silk, bi-laterally symmetrical embroidery of Chinese symbols, ground covered in gold couched scrolls, figural embroidery on white silk cloud collar, edgings & sleeve bands, L 41", (few loose thr

Long narrow black velvet, 2 CB heavy faille panels criss-cross & attach at W & hem, 3 velvet buttons, W 23.5", H 36", L 43.5", (H seam let out) excellent; t/w 1 Duchesse satin stole or swag for ballgo

Brown brushed wool balloon coat w/ stand collar & single button closure at throat, 3/4 length raglan sleeve, vertical inset pockets, lined in mocha silk taffeta, matching wool jersey dress w/ scoop ne

Black silk, polychrome silk embroidery, intricate bottom hem band & 13 rondels w/ beautifully embroidered very small patterned flowers, 8 large & 4 small, Cuff-Cuff ", L 54", (CB seam open, lining sta

3-pieces, white chiffon over green silk taffeta, trimmed w/ metallic gold ribbons, silk fabric corn stalks & lace, evening bodice also trimmed w/ pearls & jewels, petersham stamped in gold "Beer Paris

2-pc green wool boucle shadow plaid ensemble c/o hobble coat w/ convertible collar, raglan sleeve, 3 oversized CF button closures, patch pockets, mocha suede belt w/ self covered buckle above hem, mat

Unused jumbo handbag w/ classic single flap, black calfskin quilted leather, interwoven SH strap in gold tone chain & leather can be worn doubled up or as single strap, gold tone Chanel logo"CC" twist

2-pc red lace w/ soutache applique over silk faille, bodice w/ plunging sweetheart neckline, silk faille SH straps, oxidized rhinestone set decorative ball buttons at CF & extended shaped peplum, line

Printed silk foulard faux wrap dress w/ densely patterned city scape & cavorting figures, bias cut faux dolman sleeves w/ paired self covered buttons for fitted cuff, CF wrap bodice w/ cross over exte

Navy silk satin robe embroidered in ombre satin stitch & Peking knots in floral medallions, wave & cloud motifs w/ superimposed peonies & daisies, CH 60", L 57", (tiny pulls & spot stains, 3" stain ri

Navy linen trained evening gown w/ standing off the SH neckline, CB self covered buttons, nipped W into extreme high/low w/ horizontally pleated front over exposed bustle front, boned bodice & lining

Strapless evening sheath of printed silk organza in red, orange, pink & blue carnation motif w/ double self ruffle to neckline & hem, original matching floor length wrap w/ silk ruffle edging, lined i

Black silk velvet, F & B V-neck, crystal beaded & rhinestone trompe l'oeil sash, label "Lucien Lelong 16 Rue Matignon Paris", B 33", H 35", L 41", (label, original? resewn, 2" seam opening at back W,

Black silk form-fitting sheath, embellished all over w/ black jet bugle beads in zig-zag patterns, couture made, label "Don Loper Custom Made Eartha Kitt July 13, 1954 Special", B 32", W 23", H 34", L

Plum silk, 9 couched gold dragons, colorfully embroidered w/ flaming pearls, bats, clouds & auspicious symbols, dragon embroidered horseshoe cuffs & borders, Cuff-Cuff 86", L 53", (2 broken loops, col

Beige silk satin bustle under-skirt, CF bodice & W sash, dark pink faille short puffy sleeves & open front over-skirt, lace & cloth flower trims to bodice, petersham labled "C Worth, Paris", B 36", W