8th Feb, 2020 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2071
 

2071

Seven Items of Circa 1930's and 1940's Ladies' Day and Evening Wear, comprising a Princess...

Seven Items of Circa 1930's and 1940's Ladies' Day and Evening Wear, comprising a Princess Frocks blue crepe long sleeved dress with contrasting floral collar and lower sleeves, multi-buttons to the reverse; a red long-sleeved dress with V-neck collar, pleated and ruched detail to the waist; a floral crepe dress with 3/4 length sleeves, V-neckline, smocking detail to shoulders; a pale pink taffeta evening dress with shawl collar and multi-pleated trim; a blue and white floral day dress with long sleeves, cream silk modesty panel, stylised trim to the collar and matching to the cuffs; a navy blue and white spotted dress with short sleeves and gathered hem; a navy blue crepe jacket with embroidered and piped fold-back cuffs and lapels (7)

Sold for £280
Estimated at £100 - £200


 

. Princess Frocks dress - 33'' bust, slight fading to shoulders, some loose threads to waistband and stitched repairs to the buttoned area. Red dress - 40'' bust, stitched repair and tear to the V of neckline, slight rubbing to the fabric. Floral crepe dress - 30'' bust, belt missing, slight wear overall. Pale pink dress - 34'' bust, slight staining and some stitched repairs under the arms and to top of zip, several small areas of wear to the collar. Blue and white floral dress - 44'' bust, some slight discolouration and wear. Blue and white spotty dress - 40'' bust, slight fading overall, some slight discolouration to neck and sleeve holes. Blue crepe jacket - 44'' bust, several tiny holes, larger hold to fold on lapel and some fading.

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 8th Feb, 2020

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