26th May, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
2041
Circa 1960s and Later Ladies Evening Dresses comprising an Heiress pink and silver brocade sleeveless dress with a pleated bust,
Fenwicks French Salon pink dress with a double tiered bodice detail and bows to the reverse,
full length sleeveless pale pink and cream ribbon appliquéd dress with a cream silk cummerband,
Frank Usher purple dress with a ruched bodice and wrap style striped panel to the skirt, matching evening jacket,
fuschia pink silk sleeveless full length chiffon mounted dress,
Annacat navy grosgrain short sleeve dress with a velvet bodice and beaded trim,
black full-length hooded cape,
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Sold for £170
Estimated at £150 - £180
Heiress dress - 30" bust and 28" waist.
Fenwicks French Salon dress - 28" bust and 20" waist
Ribbon dress - 34" bust 30" waist.
Frank Usher - 30" bust and 28" waist
Pink chiffon dress - 32" bust
Annacat - 30" bust
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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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