17th Nov, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
2000
Pair of Early 20th Century Cotton Chintz Quilted Curtains, printed with decorative vases of flowers flanked by exotic brids on a cream ground, double trim to the edges, lined, 243cm drop by 145cm width
A Family Collection from Cullaloe House, Fife
The following lots 2000-2046 are from Cullaloe House, Fife. The family that lived here owned James Mathewson & Son Linen Manufacturers in Dunfermline from 1800-1930 (see images of two advertising items), the factory was closed due to the Wall Street crash and collapse of the American market. Most of the linen included in the sale will be from the factory, some pieces are also held in the Victoria and Albert Museum archives. The lace and fashion items belonged to the vendor's great-grandmother Sybil Blundell-Hollinshead-Blundell, née Dudley Ward (1878-1950) and her daughter Violet Blundell-Hollinshead-Blundell (1906-1959).
Sold for £220
Estimated at £200 - £300
Some discolouration overall, and to the lining. Some fading and wear.
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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 17th Nov, 2023
An extraordinary treasure trove of antique and vintage millinery is to be auctioned in the Costume, Accessories and Textiles Sale. The Milliner’s Workroom was put together over 35 years by a lady in North Yorkshire and comprises hats from the early 20th century, antique and vintage millinery tools, accessories, and supplies including a dazzling array of feathers, ribbons, trims and more.
The sale will also include the attic contents of two large country houses in Scotland, comprising family collections of textiles, eastern textiles, costume, lace, accessories, linens and more, which have been packed away for several generations. The collections are:
The Contents of an Attic in Perthshire (Lots 2000-2045)
A Family Collection from Cullaloe House, Fife (Lots 2053-2158)
Millinery Section (Lots 2218-2321)
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Please note: a section of Designer Fashion will be included in the Antiques & Interiors Sale on 2 December. Click here for further details.
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Tuesday 14 November - Wednesday 15 November 10am-4pm, Thursday 16 November 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 7.30am
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