12th Feb, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2056
 

2056

Circa 1930/40s Ladies' Evening Wear, comprising a floral patterned full length satin dress with black velvet straps, stylish gathered detail to the front of the skirt; Mary Harris pink and purple floral taffeta evening dress with pleated shoulder straps, full gathered skirt and sash detail to the waist; black dress with black net mount embroidered in cream with floral motifs to the bodice and skirt; black silk chiffon long sleeve dress with V-neckline, button detail to the front and pleated diamond detailing to the waist; black silk crepe evening jacket with long sleeves and double button fastening; another similar with patch pockets and long sleeves (6)

Sold for £140
Estimated at £100 - £200


 

Floral satin dress - 34" bust, replacement straps, some rubbing and slight discolouration overall. Mary Harris dress - 34" bust, discolouration/colour bleed throughout (difficult to tell in some instances which is the original pattern or not), general wear to the fabric. Black net dress - replacement shoulder straps, 40" bust, elastic added to the the inside of the bodice, stitched repairs to the net overall and several holes including a large one to the front near the hem, net hem is ripped and worn, some of the cream embroidery missing. Black chiffon dress - 32" bust, stitched repair under one arm, holes and wear to the top of one shoulder and to the sleeve on the same side, couple of small stitched repairs and holes to the opposite side as well, slight wear overall. Black crepe jacket with double buttons - 33" under the bust, slight wear overall.

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 12th Feb, 2022

 

The Costume, Accessories & Textiles Sales incorporate an extraordinary range of collector’s items and fashion from the 17th century to the present day. Quilts, dolls, teddy bears, fine household linens, samplers, embroidery, sewing accessories and lace sit alongside antique, period and modern costume and world textiles.

 

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