19th Aug, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
2040
19th Century Undergarments and Other Items, comprising an 1830s chemise with handworked broderie anglaise,
two white cotton underskirts, a cream cotton apron with embroidered detail,
a pair of cream silk sleeves with flared cuffs lace insertions and embroidery,
school girl needlework samples including a white cotton bonnet, clothing samples intialled 'AH' in red threads, Watford and West Herts Association for the Improvement of Elementary Needle Work Certificate darning sampler and blue sprigged printed cotton 'insertions',
hand and machine lace comprising collars, stole, rose embroidered lace trim, another in red depicting a guitar etc,
(one box)
Sold for £170
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.
Viewing
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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