17th Nov, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2047
 


Lot 2047 - Early 20th Century Baby and Toddler Costume in...
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2047

Early 20th Century Baby and Toddler Costume in silk, linen and cotton comprising two similar cream linen dresses with pale blue collars and cuffs, spotty embroidery,
similar style dress in blue linen with embroidery to the neck and cuffs,
six smocked style dresses in white, cream and pink sprigged cotton and silks with coloured embroidery,
dark cream silk coat with shawl neck collar, double button fastening to one side, long sleeves, cream silk lining to the bodice, stylish silk embroidery overall,
white cotton lawn jacket with scalloped trims and floral embroidery, another similar,
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Property of Sylvia Erskine Lobban, born in Madras India on 7th January 1909

Sylvia Erskine Lobban was born in Madras India on 7th January 1909. The family travelled from Scotland and relocated to India for four years due to her father's job as a civil engineer. The black tin trunk included in the sale enclosed all of Sylvia's clothes for this return to their family home in 1914. This was packed away and it was over 100 years till the trunk was opened again. Some of the dresses show the unique Indian embroidery styles in comparison to the finer pieces of English/Scottish work. The vendor's have shared copies of photographs from their time in Madras, giving a unique insight into the colonial lifestyle that the Lobbans family lived. Sadly, Sylvia died at the young age of 26 whilst giving birth to her son.

Sold for £380
Estimated at £100 - £200


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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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