9th Feb, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
Lot 2066
 

2066

Assorted Early 20th Century Silk and Lace Wedding Gowns, comprising a long sleeved dress with...

Assorted Early 20th Century Silk and Lace Wedding Gowns, comprising a long sleeved dress with collar, black and cream wriggle work appliqué to the chest, and smocking below and to the top of the sleeves; cream silk dress with elbow length sleeves and lace cuffs, lace modesty panel, v-shaped inserts to the bodice, internal cotton corset; ivory satin brocade long sleeved dress with panelled bodice, buttons to the reverse and train; cream silk short sleeved dress, with triple piped row and button detail to the end of the sleeves, net and bead mount, V insert to the bodice, piped to the waist, floral corsage, stitched detail; cream silk dress with elbow length sleeves, net inserts to the cuffs, decorative embroidered lace mount to the bodice and pearl trim, cummerband to the waist, draped skirt with train; a lace mounted dress with cream velvet trim and ruffle to the bodice with spaghetti straps (6)

Sold for £350
Estimated at £100 - £200


 

. Black/cream applique panel dress - missing belt, light pink mark near the hem, otherwise ok. Dress with internal corset - couple of black marks to the hip, vertical tear from the hem, and slight discolouration. Ivory satin dress - slight stains under the arms, one button missing, slight wear, some areas of discolouration, mainly towards the end of the train. Cream short sleeved dress - chiffon mount to front and back torn and worn, and slight wear. Cream silk dress - some discolouration to the skirt and slight wear overall. Lace dress - slight wear overall, some tears to the hem and some pulls to the waist, missing belt.

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 9th Feb, 2019

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