19th Aug, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Assorted Mainly 20th Century Eastern European Costume, comprising six cotton and linen white tunic tops with coloured embroidery and trims,
a similar long linen tunic, a cream linen apron
a purple velvet floral printed jacket with wool work trims, appliquéd and adorned with bells,
a navy blue wool jacket with padded lining, embroidered trims and decorative buttons,
a black satin and velvet waistcoat/corset with filigree and chain link fastening,
a blue self striped wool skirt with attached waistcoat, embroidered with floral sprigs in wool overall, together with cap and attatched purse,
a black wool underskirt with red wool and floral embroidered trim,
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Sold for £550
Estimated at £150 - £200
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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