9th Feb, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
Lot 2072
 

2072

Early 20th Century and Later Evening Wear, comprising an eau de Nil velvet evening cape with...

Early 20th Century and Later Evening Wear, comprising an eau de Nil velvet evening cape with large smocked collar; a black lace dress with v neck and back, gathered trim to the bodice; a pale pink lace mounted panelled dress with brown velvet mounts; a Wendy Dress pale blue brocade cocktail dress with spaghetti straps; blue and silver woven floral brocade dress with royal blue velvet mount to bust and bow to back, spaghetti straps; a Miss America New York black crepe sleeveless dress with bead and metallic thread trim, v neckline (6)

Sold for £220
Estimated at £100 - £200


 

. Evening cape - slight wear, especially to the edges. Black lace dress - some thread pulls, tiny holes and slight wear. Pink lace dress - brown velvet possibly later, stitched repairs to the straps, several small holes overall to the lace, Wendy brocade dress, 32'' bust, 24'' waist, straps restitched, wear to the top of bodice and slight wear overall. Blue and silver dress - 34'' chest, 28'' waist, several stitched repairs overall, wear to the velvet, fading to the lining inside the bodice, one strap restitched. Miss America black dress - some bead losses, couple of stitched repairs and wear overall.

 


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

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