Since 2000 I have partnered with Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. of Philadelphia to offer specialized antique clothing and textile auctions. We are America’s only auction house specializing in the sale of historic, vintage, & couture clothing, accessories, textiles, laces, linens, and fashion-related objects

    We represent museums, historical societies, universities, and other institutions in bringing to market de-accessions and patron donations, with proceeds to benefit permanent collections. Past sales have featured consignments from the Wadsworth Athenaeum, the Denver Art Museum, FIT, the Maine Historical Society, Smith College, Kent State University, Philadelphia Museum of Art and New Bedford Whaling Museum.

    We also represent private individuals and estates in the sale of rare items or collections that will compliment our cataloged auctions. In 2007 we are pleased to be offering for sale the 18th & 19th C. historic costume collection of beloved American author and illustrator, Tasha Tudor. Please visit our auction web site for details on this important one day sale.

    Consignors can be assured their textile treasures will be treated with respect and receive the benefits of our knowledgeable staff, targeted marketing program, and broad international customer base.

    Our auction gallery, located in historic New Hope, PA, is a short drive from New York City or Philadelphia. Serious buyers from the international fashion, museum, film, and textile worlds attend our annual spring and fall sales. For those customers who can not attend in person, we offer phone and order bidding as well as internet bidding on selected lots through eBay Live Auction.

    To view upcoming sales, past sales results, or multiple images of featured lots, visit whitakerauction.com.

    For inquiries about consigning collections to future antique clothing & textile auctions, please email or

call 802-463-3333.