26th May, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
2023
Early 20th Century Ladies Costume, comprising a black silk drop waist dress with v-neckline, long sleeves with detail to the cuffs,
black silk taffeta dress with multi pleated detail to the waist, three quarter length sleeves, v-shaped neckline with embroidered and beaded decoration,
black silk crepe dress with collar, buttons to the waist, multi-pleated detailing to the bodice and skirt,
CC41 black short sleeeve dress, self woven with spots, black and white dog tooth small checks to the collar, covered buttons and pocket fronts,
black crepe sleeveless dress with vertical smocking, a-line skirt has two black and white gingham frills attached, gingham also lines the sleeve holes,
black silk taffeta double breasted coat with a black and white dog tooth check mount to the shawl collar and cuffs,
black glazed cotton underskirt with a tiered hem of black and white stripes,
black and white striped cotton long sleeved shirt with buttons to the front,
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Sold for £160
Estimated at £150 - £250
Black drop waist dress - 42" bust, couple of loose stitches below one arm hole and slight wear.
Silk taffeta dress - 36" bust, both sleeve holes have got stitches missing some fading, belt missing, seam to the reverse is open.
Silk crepe dress - 38" bust, very small hole to the bodice, some discolouration to one shoulder and slight wear.
CC41 dress - 34" bust, splits under and around the right arm, covered buttons discoloured, rubbing and wear overall.
Crepe dress - 34" bust, some slight wear overall, and some discolouration to the frills.
Black coat - 30" bust, some staining to the collar and covered buttons, left hand seam needs stictching, slight rubbing and wear.
Cotton skirt - waist 33", slight wear and discolouration overall.
Shirt - bust 38", slight discolouration and wear overall.
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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 26th May, 2023
Highlights include quilts from Cumbria, a private collection of late 19th and early 20th century quilts from Great Britain, the United States and Canada, and a good selection of dolls. Amongst the luxury designer goods is a selection of Louis Vuitton luggage, a collection of 1990s designer outfits, a variety of 20th century costume, and modern perfumes.
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