19th Aug, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Assorted Mainly 20th Century Textiles and Ephemera, comprising five short panels of floral embroidery worked in wool,
blue and white checked cloth with embroidery to the edges, wool and bead embroidery of a bird on a branch within a shield shape,
woolwork, beaded and cut wool cushion cover of floral design, silk embroidered panels,
white wool eastern purse with silvered appliqué decoration, finely silk embroidered panel with floral decoration to the scalloped edges, a linen hand towel with yellow and purple floral decoration of floral design,
three small blue and white initialled hand worked sample pieces, a sample sleeve end with cuff, embroidery samples by Kathleen dated 1889 and 1890, silver appliqué, two embossed cards of pigeons and rabbits with hand coloured decoration, two modern framed embroideries etc
(one box)
Sold for £400
Estimated at £80 - £120
Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 19th Aug, 2023
The sale will include the first part of 'Americana Dreams: The Peter Leathers Collection', a unique private collection of 1950s menswear and accessories. The collection was put together over a life time by Peter Leathers, a fashion designer, jewellery maker and guitarist from West Yorkshire, and the sale will be a must-visit for any vintage fans.
A range of guitars, radios, ephemera and more will be on offer in the Scientific and Musical Instruments Sale on 27th September.
Alongside a wide offering of period, vintage and modern designer costume in the sale are further notable lots including a late 19th century rocking horse, a 17th century band sampler and unusual 19th century quilts and a range of Louis Vuitton luggage.
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Wednesday 16 August - Thursday 17 August 10am-4pm, Friday 18 August 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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